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Funeral Wake Catering in Shepherd's Bush
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Shepherd's Bush? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for Shepherd's Bush
Funeral wake catering near Shepherd's Bush
After a funeral in Shepherd's Bush, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve salads, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for pub and club wakes and remembrance days.
In Shepherd's Bush, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Shepherd's Bush (W12, W11, W14)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Shepherd's Bush: venues and practical details
Shepherd's Bush is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. We cover Shepherd's Bush and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
For a service at a church like Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For family travelling by train, Shepherds Bush station serves Shepherd's Bush directly.
For wakes in W12, W11 and W14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Bard Road, Stowe Road and Wells Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Shepherd's Bush include the A402, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also cater wakes in White City (1 mile north), Holland Park (1 mile east), Notting Hill (1 mile north-east), Kensington (1 mile east) and Notting Dale (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles north-east) and West London Hospital (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Local schools include The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (under half a mile east) and Corona Theatre School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Central Bar (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Polish Library POSK in London (1 mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china.
Occasions we serve in Shepherd's Bush
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
In Shepherd's Bush and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
Relatives driving in can use the A402 to reach Shepherd's Bush.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Shepherd's Bush
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Shepherd's Bush
What’s the nearest station to Shepherd's Bush?
Shepherd's Bush has its own station: Shepherds Bush station.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Shepherd's Bush?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where the roaster can go in Shepherd's Bush
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
As a London location, Shepherd's Bush 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Most wakes in Shepherd's Bush are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- 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 pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Shepherd's Bush
Other occasions in Shepherd's Bush
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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