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Hog Roast for a Wake in North Kensington, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake to North Kensington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in North Kensington
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
How our funeral wake catering works in North Kensington
Wake catering across North Kensington and Greater London, wherever the family gathers. For hall gatherings after a service and remembrance days, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In North Kensington, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- North Kensington (W10, NW10, W11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or W10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in North Kensington
North Kensington is about 2 miles north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We cover North Kensington and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from North Kensington to London (about 6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Dissenters' Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. A club or hall near North Kensington gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Anywhere in W10, NW10 and W11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as Peach Road, Barlby Road and Eynham Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Kensal Town (1 mile east), Kensal Green (1 mile north-west), Kensal Rise (1 mile north), Notting Dale (1 mile south-east) and White City (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Culture House (1.3 miles south) and Westfield London (1.1 miles south). The countryside around North Kensington includes Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include All Saints Catholic College (within half a mile south-east) and Maida Vale School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eagle pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (1 mile south-east)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
North Kensington 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’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in North Kensington
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In late September, sunset in North Kensington is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. 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
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or the cost guide.
North Kensington questions
What’s the nearest station to North Kensington?
Kensal Green station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Little Wormwood Scrubs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
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.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Planning the wake in North Kensington
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, Kensal Green station is about 0.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away