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Hog Roast for a Wake in Plaistow, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Plaistow? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering for Plaistow
Funeral wake catering in Plaistow, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
In Plaistow, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Plaistow 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Plaistow: halls, homes and travel
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. We’re happy to travel to Plaistow for wakes and the places nearby. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives driving in can use the A1011 to reach Plaistow. If the funeral is at a church such as Memorial Community Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in E13, E16 and E6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A1011, Plaistow is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Plaistow we cover include Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Plaistow includes Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Newham Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of Derby Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Plaistow?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Plaistow, such as:
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Plaistow may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Questions from Plaistow
What if our house in Plaistow 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’ll advise.
We are gathering after a service at Memorial Community Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Places near Plaistow
Other occasions in Plaistow
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Plaistow, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Plaistow
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Plaistow hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards