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Funeral Wake Catering in St Giles
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in St Giles and across Greater London.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in St Giles
Funeral wake catering in St Giles, carved to order
Wakes in St Giles happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for memorial gatherings and life celebrations.
For a wake in St Giles, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- St Giles (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in St Giles are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or W1F postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Wake catering near St Giles
St Giles is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wakes in St Giles are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. St Giles is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater.
After a service at Soho Baptist Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near St Giles may suit.
We cater wakes across the W1F, W1D and W1T postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. St Giles is on the A301 and A400, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Seven Dials (1 mile south), West End (1 mile south-west), Soho (1 mile south-west), Covent Garden (1 mile south-east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Comedy (within half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near St Giles include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile east)
Events we cater in St Giles
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Relatives arriving by train should know that Tottenham Court Road station is in St Giles itself.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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.
What affects the price in St Giles
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally 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
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or W1F postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in St Giles
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
As a London location, St Giles 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for St Giles
What if our house in St Giles has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
We are gathering after a service at Soho Baptist Chapel: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away