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Hog Roast for a Wake in Roxbourne, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Roxbourne and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Roxbourne
How our funeral wake catering works in Roxbourne
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We serve halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and church and village hall wakes.
Wakes in Roxbourne are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Roxbourne (HA5, HA2, HA4)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Roxbourne
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Roxbourne is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
FAQs for Roxbourne
Can you do a hog roast in Eastcote House Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at St. Andrew’s Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in Roxbourne, there’s light until about 9:25pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Roxbourne
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Roxbourne: halls, homes and travel
Roxbourne is about 1 mile east of Ruislip, in Greater London. We cover Roxbourne and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Roxbourne to London (13 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St. Andrew’s Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in HA5, HA2 and HA4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Kings Road, The Avenue and Torbay Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Roxbourne we cover include Rayners Lane (1 mile east), Eastcote (1 mile north-west), North Harrow (1 mile north-east), South Ruislip (1 mile south) and Pinner (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Heath Robinson Museum (1.2 miles north) and St. George's Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Roxbourne include Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Pinner High School (within half a mile north-west) and Heathfield School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Venue 5 pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Roxbourne?
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Roxbourne. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is South Ruislip station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Roxbourne
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Roxbourne
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away