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Funeral Wake Catering in North Finchley
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in North Finchley and the surrounding area.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in North Finchley
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why North Finchley hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in North Finchley, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and memorial events, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In North Finchley, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- North Finchley (N12, N20, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in North Finchley is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
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.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
FAQs for North Finchley
Can you do a hog roast in Friary Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to North Finchley?
The closest is New Southgate station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to North Finchley
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in North Finchley?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in North Finchley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
A club or hall near North Finchley gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
Wakes in North Finchley: venues and practical details
North Finchley is about 1 mile north of Finchley, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in North Finchley, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from North Finchley to London (about 9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, New Southgate station, about 1.4 miles east, is the nearest station. If the funeral is at a church such as St. Barnabas Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in N12, N20 and N11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wake is on High Road, Lodge Lane and Percy Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around North Finchley include the A1000, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside North Finchley, we cover Woodside Park (1 mile west), Oakleigh Park (1 mile north), Whetstone (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (1 mile east) and Finchley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Grand Arcade (under half a mile south) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (within half a mile south-west) and Woodhouse College (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bohemia pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.2 miles south)
Where the roaster can go in North Finchley
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
North Finchley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards