Greater London · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Picketts Lock
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Picketts Lock and across Greater London.
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Picketts Lock
Funeral wake catering in Picketts Lock, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We serve salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for celebrations of life and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Picketts Lock, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Picketts Lock (N9, E4, N18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Picketts Lock?
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Picketts Lock:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Ponders End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
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- Any travel or access charges
Also near Picketts Lock
What else we do in Picketts Lock
Picketts Lock: halls, homes and travel
Picketts Lock is about 1 mile west of Chingford, in Greater London. We cover wakes in Picketts Lock. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Picketts Lock to London (about 9 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Picketts Lock can host a wake if home is too small. Picketts Lock is on or near the A1037, handy for relatives driving in.
Here we cover the N9, E4 and N18 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ardra Road, Goodwin Road and Hennessy Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Picketts Lock include the A1037, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Picketts Lock, we cover Chingford Mount (1 mile south-east), South Chingford (1 mile south), Chingford (1 mile east), Edmonton (1 mile west) and Ponders End (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
- Local schools include Nightingale Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Ford pub (1 mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (1.7 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Picketts Lock
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request.
Picketts Lock: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints' Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you cook in Pymmes Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Picketts Lock 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 will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Autumn and winter afternoons in Picketts Lock get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards