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Funeral Wake Catering in Shadwell
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. Funeral wake catering in Shadwell.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Shadwell
Why choose a hog roast in Shadwell?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Shadwell
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Shadwell, carved to order
Wake catering across Shadwell and Greater London, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it’s home wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes for your guests.
Wakes in Shadwell are frequently 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in Shadwell is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
After a funeral in Shadwell
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Shadwell for wakes. Shadwell is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Relatives driving in can use the A101 and A126 to reach Shadwell. Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Shadwell: Wapping station.
Wakes anywhere in SE16, E1 and E1W start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A101 and A126 close by, Shadwell is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Shadwell include Bacon's College (less than half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prospect of Whitby pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
Shadwell 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’ll advise.
On the menu in Shadwell
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Questions from Shadwell
Could you cook in Russia Dock Woodland?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What if our house in Shadwell has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Shadwell
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Planning the wake in Shadwell
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shadwell and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- 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