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Funeral Wake Catering in St James's
Funeral wake catering in St James's: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in St James's
Funeral wake catering near St James's
We cater wakes in St James's and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for home wakes and memorial gatherings.
In St James's, a hall with outdoor space is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a garden and side access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- St James's (W1F, W1D, W1J)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for St James's
Could you cook in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in St James's?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Events we cater in St James's
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in St James's most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
Local halls and clubs near St James's can host a wake if home is too small.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in St James's
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
St James's is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: 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 will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Nearby places to St James's
More for events in St James's
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in St James's get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near St James's
St James's is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around St James's, whatever the venue. St James's is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Relatives driving in can use the A4 and A400 to reach St James's. Relatives arriving by train should know that London Charing Cross station is in St James's itself.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the W1F, W1D and W1J postcode area. From Duck Lane, Bruton Lane and Bridle Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around St James's include the A4 and A400, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in Chinatown (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile east), Soho (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east) and Burlington Estate (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are St James Workhouse (less than half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). The countryside around St James's includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Tom Cribb pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (within half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (within half a mile west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards