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Hog Roast for a Wake in Southgate, Greater London
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Southgate.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Southgate
How our funeral wake catering works in Southgate
Wakes in Southgate happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are often asked to cater ashes ceremonies and remembrance days, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Wakes in Southgate are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
As a London location, Southgate 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 are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
For event organisers in Southgate
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Summer evenings in Southgate stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Places near Southgate
More for events in Southgate
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or N14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Southgate: halls, homes and travel
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Wakes in Southgate are part of our patch. Southgate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Southgate to London (about 9 miles away).
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Southgate may suit. Families holding a service at Christ Church Southgate Parish Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
For wakes in N14, N11, N21 and N13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Southgate is on the A111 and A1004, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southgate include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Ashmole Academy (less than half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The New Crown pub (under half a mile north)
Planning the wake in Southgate
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Southgate, such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Relatives driving in can use the A111 and A1004 to reach Southgate.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Southgate
What’s the nearest station to Southgate?
The closest is New Southgate station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do a hog roast in Grovelands Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards