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Funeral Wake Catering in Oakthorpe Park
Funeral wake catering in Oakthorpe Park: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Oakthorpe Park
How our funeral wake catering works in Oakthorpe Park
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and celebrations of life, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
In Oakthorpe Park, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Oakthorpe Park (N13, N22, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. For a summer wake in Oakthorpe Park, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
As a London location, Oakthorpe Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Oakthorpe Park
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose a hog roast in Oakthorpe Park?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who books funeral wake catering in Oakthorpe Park?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Oakthorpe Park:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Local halls and clubs near Oakthorpe Park can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Places near Oakthorpe Park
What else we do in Oakthorpe Park
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Common questions in Oakthorpe Park
Which station is closest to Oakthorpe Park?
Palmers Green station, in Oakthorpe Park itself.
Can you cater after a service at St Michael-at-Bowes?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
After a funeral in Oakthorpe Park
Oakthorpe Park is about 2 miles west of Edmonton, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Oakthorpe Park, whatever the venue. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Oakthorpe Park to London (8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Michael-at-Bowes, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If relatives are coming by rail, Palmers Green station serves Oakthorpe Park directly.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over N13, N22 and N11 and the streets around it. From Wolves Lane, Park Avenue and Russell Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Oakthorpe Park is on the A105, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Oakthorpe Park, we cover Palmers Green (1 mile north-west), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (less than half a mile west) and The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Oakthorpe Park includes Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School (within half a mile south) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Alfred Herring pub (under half a mile north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away