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Funeral Wake Catering in Rowley Green
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 Rowley Green.
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Rowley Green
Funeral wake catering near Rowley Green
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Popular choices include new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater church and village hall wakes and memorial gatherings.
Wakes in Rowley Green 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. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Rowley Green (EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Rowley Green: halls, homes and travel
Rowley Green is in Greater London. We cover wakes in Rowley Green, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Cross, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in EN5, we can bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Rowley Green, we cover Arkley (1 mile south-east) and High Barnet (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.2 miles north) and Spires Shopping Centre (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Rowley Green includes Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
- Local schools include Elstree University Technical College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (2 miles east)
Places near Rowley Green
Other occasions in Rowley Green
Where the roaster can go in Rowley Green
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
As a London location, Rowley Green 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Rowley Green
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Rowley Green: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Barnet Gate Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Rowley Green?
Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you come to Rowley Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Rowley Green and the rest of Greater London included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Most wakes in Rowley Green are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Rowley Green
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Rowley Green, such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Rowley Green may suit.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards