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Funeral Wake Catering in Mapesbury
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Mapesbury and across Greater London.
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Mapesbury
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
How our funeral wake catering works in Mapesbury
Wake catering across Mapesbury and Greater London, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a local club and one-year memorials.
In Mapesbury, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Mapesbury (HA9, HA0, NW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Mapesbury: venues and practical details
Mapesbury is about 1 mile south-east of Wembley, in Greater London. We cover Mapesbury and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Mapesbury to London (about 9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wembley Stadium station is in Mapesbury itself. After a service at St Michael the Archangel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in HA9, HA0 and NW10, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on London Road, Harrow Road and Cecil Avenue, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Tokyngton (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Park (1 mile south-east), Wembley Park (1 mile north), Wembley (1 mile north-west) and Brent Park (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
A little further out are Neasden Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Brent Museum and Archives (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Mapesbury include Fox Wood and Middle Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ark Elvin Academy (under half a mile west) and The Swaminarayan School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Hilton London Wembley pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Middlesex (0.9 miles south-east)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Mapesbury is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Common questions in Mapesbury
Can you cater after a service at St Michael the Archangel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Mapesbury?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Do you come to Mapesbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Mapesbury and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
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 work back from your serving time.
Planning the wake in Mapesbury
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Mapesbury, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Mapesbury may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. For a summer wake in Mapesbury, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Mapesbury
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Mapesbury
Other occasions in Mapesbury
For event organisers in Mapesbury
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Mapesbury hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away