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Hog Roast for a Wake in Mildmay, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Mildmay.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Mildmay
How our funeral wake catering works in Mildmay
After a funeral in Mildmay, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. For celebrations of life and hall gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
Wakes in Mildmay are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Mildmay (N1, N16, E8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Mildmay
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Mildmay, such as:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
Mildmay is on or near the A1199, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Mildmay
What if our house in Mildmay has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Jude and St Paul: can you cater?
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 will gather.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you come to Mildmay?
Yes, Mildmay is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Mildmay
Also in Mildmay
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Wake catering near Mildmay
Mildmay is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Mildmay, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London.
A club or hall near Mildmay gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Mildmay: Dalston Kingsland station.
Wherever your wake is in N1, N16 and E8, we can roast on site for your guests. From Dove Road, Essex Road and Burma Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Mildmay is on the A1199, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Mildmay we cover include Newington Green (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south), Canonbury (1 mile south-west), Kingsland (1 mile south-east) and Highbury (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Mildmay include Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Mildmay include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (0.6 miles west) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Army and Navy pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Stoke Newington (under half a mile north)
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Mildmay are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
Mildmay 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away