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Hog Roast for a Wake in Shoreditch, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Shoreditch? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Shoreditch
Who books funeral wake catering in Shoreditch?
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Shoreditch, such as:
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
A club or hall near Shoreditch gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
Funeral wake catering near Shoreditch
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We serve rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance days and home wakes.
For a wake in Shoreditch, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
As a London location, Shoreditch is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Shoreditch
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or E1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Shoreditch questions
What’s the nearest station to Shoreditch?
Shoreditch has its own station: Shoreditch High Street station.
Could you cook in Artillery Ground?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Autumn and winter afternoons in Shoreditch get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Towns and villages near Shoreditch
Also in Shoreditch
Wake catering near Shoreditch
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Shoreditch and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Shoreditch is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Leonard's Church or St Mary-at-Hill, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. With the A1 and A10 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Shoreditch.
Anywhere in E1, E2 and N1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From New Road, Moor Lane and City Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A1 and A10 close by, Shoreditch is simple for us to get to for your wake. Other places close to Shoreditch we cover include Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Shoreditch has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Dennis Severs' House (under half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Shoreditch includes Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (within half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Former London Apprentice pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Shoreditch
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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