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Funeral Wake Catering in Shacklewell
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Shacklewell.
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Shacklewell
Shacklewell questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Shacklewell?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Can you do a hog roast in Stoke Newington Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Funeral wake catering in Shacklewell, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Shacklewell is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and remembrance days, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake in Shacklewell, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Shacklewell (N16, E8, E5)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Shacklewell
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Shacklewell
What else we do in Shacklewell
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Shacklewell 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Wake catering near Shacklewell
Shacklewell is about 1 mile east of Highbury, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Shacklewell, whatever the venue. Shacklewell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Barnabas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. With the A107 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Shacklewell.
We cover wakes in every part of N16, E8 and E5 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Muir Road, Allen Road and Downs Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Shacklewell include the A107, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Shacklewell, we cover West Hackney (1 mile north), Dalston (1 mile south), Kingsland (1 mile south-west), Newington Green (1 mile west) and Mildmay (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Shacklewell includes Hollow Pond and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Schools near Shacklewell include Shacklewell Primary School (within half a mile west) and Kingsland Secondary School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Shacklewell Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Shacklewell?
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shacklewell. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Shacklewell may suit.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Shacklewell is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards