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Funeral Wake Catering in Somers Town
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Somers Town and across Greater London.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
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Wakes in Somers Town: venues and practical details
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Somers Town and the surrounding area. We cater 764 places across Greater London.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Somers Town may suit. With the A400 and A501 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Somers Town.
This part of Greater London takes in NW1W, NW1 and W1T, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You will find Somers Town on the A400 and A501, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (1 mile south). Open spaces near Somers Town include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Regent High School (within half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prince Arthur pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Wellcome Collection (under half a mile south)
Funeral wake catering near Somers Town
Wakes in Somers Town happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in Somers Town, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
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.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Somers Town is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
Somers Town 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Somers Town
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if our house in Somers Town has no side access?
Frequently, if there is a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer right away.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
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 plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
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.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Somers Town?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Somers Town, such as:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
For family travelling by train, London Euston station is in Somers Town itself.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Towns and villages near Somers Town
More for events in Somers Town
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards