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Hog Roast for a Wake in Smithfield, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Smithfield and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Smithfield
What affects the price in Smithfield
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally 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 we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Smithfield
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for memorial events and pub and club wakes.
In Smithfield, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Why choose a hog roast in Smithfield?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer evenings in Smithfield stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
As a London location, Smithfield 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Smithfield
Also in Smithfield
Wakes in Smithfield: venues and practical details
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Smithfield and the surrounding area. We cater 764 places in Greater London.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Bartholomew-the-Less or St Mary-at-Hill, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If relatives are coming by rail, Farringdon station is in Smithfield itself.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over EC1V, EC1P and EC1R and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Smithfield include the A1 and A4, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Smithfield, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Postal Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Smithfield include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Oriole pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Smithfield
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In Smithfield and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Relatives driving in can use the A1 and A4 to reach Smithfield.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Smithfield
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Smithfield?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Smithfield?
Smithfield has its own station: Farringdon station.
Do you cover Smithfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Smithfield and Greater London. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away