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Funeral Wake Catering in Old Oak Common
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Old Oak Common and the surrounding area.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Old Oak Common
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Old Oak Common, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Old Oak Common, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. Whether it is remembrance days and pub and club wakes, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a wake in Old Oak Common, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Old Oak Common hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Old Oak Common by 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.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the wake in Old Oak Common
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Wake catering near Old Oak Common
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. Old Oak Common and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Oak Common to London (about 7 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Old Oak Common: Willesden Junction station. Local halls and clubs near Old Oak Common can host a wake if home is too small.
Wakes anywhere in NW10, W3 and NW26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Old Oak Common, we cover College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Middlesex (1.4 miles north-west) and Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and Star Chamber Academy (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Green Man Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south-west)
Also near Old Oak Common
Other occasions in Old Oak Common
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
Old Oak Common 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Old Oak Common
What’s the nearest station to Old Oak Common?
Old Oak Common has its own station: Willesden Junction station.
What if our house in Old Oak Common has no side access?
Often, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards