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Funeral Wake Catering in Monkhams
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Monkhams.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Monkhams
Arranging a wake in Monkhams
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. We cover wakes in Monkhams, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Highams Park station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Local halls and clubs near Monkhams can host a wake if home is too small.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over IG8, IG9 and E4. Whether your wake is on Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A121 close by, Monkhams is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Monkhams includes Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity Catholic High School (less than half a mile west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Monkhams pub (0.8 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Buckhurst Hill East (1.1 miles north-east)
Funeral wake catering in Monkhams, carved to order
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. For gatherings at the family home and ashes ceremonies, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
For a wake in Monkhams, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Monkhams
It copes with timings that shift.
In Monkhams and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like All Saints' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
Monkhams 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Monkhams
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Monkhams hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Monkhams
What else we do in Monkhams
FAQs for Monkhams
What if our house in Monkhams has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Monkhams?
The closest is Highams Park station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What affects the price in Monkhams
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Monkhams is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
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.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards