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Funeral Wake Catering in New Barnet
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in New Barnet.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near New Barnet
Funeral wake catering in New Barnet, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in New Barnet happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it’s remembrance days and wakes in village halls, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In New Barnet, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- New Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near New Barnet
New Barnet is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in New Barnet and the surrounding area. New Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near New Barnet can host a wake if home is too small. Families holding a service at Holy Trinity Lyonsdown frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in EN5, EN4 and N20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on York Road, Park Road and Henry Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside New Barnet, we also cover Barnet (1 mile west), Cockfosters (1 mile north-east), East Barnet (1 mile south-east), Underhill (1 mile west) and Whetstone (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Barnet School (0.7 miles east) and Trent School Cockfosters (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alexandra pub (under half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in New Barnet
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near New Barnet
Also in New Barnet
Events we cater in New Barnet
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around New Barnet, such as:
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in New Barnet: New Barnet station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why New Barnet hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or the cost guide.
New Barnet questions
Which station is closest to New Barnet?
New Barnet has its own station: New Barnet station.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Lyonsdown: 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. Send us the address.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
As a London location, New Barnet 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 will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in New Barnet 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 confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards