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Funeral Wake Catering for Old Ford
Something for nearly everyone: 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 Old Ford.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Book a hog roast in Old Ford
Funeral wake catering in Old Ford, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include wakes at home and wakes in village halls, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
Wakes in Old Ford are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Old Ford, from gardens to fields. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at St Paul Old Ford, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Local halls and clubs near Old Ford can host a wake if home is too small.
For wakes in E3, E15 and E9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Old Ford, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
A little further out are V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Ford includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Local facilities include Park (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
China crockery is available on request.
Occasions we serve in Old Ford
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
In Old Ford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, Hackney Wick station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Old Ford is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Old Ford questions
What’s the nearest station to Old Ford?
The closest is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Old Ford?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where the roaster can go in Old Ford
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
Old Ford 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Old Ford
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Old Ford
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards