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Funeral Wake Catering in Manor House
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Manor House? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Manor House
Funeral wake catering in Manor House, carved to order
After a funeral in Manor House, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We are frequently asked to cater home wakes and wakes in village halls, with apple sauce, salads and new potatoes.
In Manor House, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Manor House (N4, N16, N15)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Manor House?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Manor House hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Also near Manor House
Other occasions in Manor House
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
As a London location, Manor House is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Arranging a wake in Manor House
Manor House is about 1 mile north of Highbury, in Greater London. We cover Manor House and its neighbours for wakes. Manor House is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
After a service at Church of St Olave, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, Harringay Green Lanes station serves Manor House directly.
Here we cover the N4, N16 and N15 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Vale Road, Eade Road and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Manor House sits on or near the A503, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Harringay (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile north-east), Stoke Newington (1 mile south-east), Stamford Hill (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find City of London Maternity Hospital (1 mile west) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodberry Wetlands and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Manor House include Woodberry Down School (less than half a mile east) and Arts and Media School Islington (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Beaconsfield pub (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Hornsey (1.1 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Manor House
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
With the A503 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Manor House.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Late-December sunset in Manor House is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Manor House: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Olave: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Chestnuts Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Do you come to Manor House?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Manor House and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away