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Funeral Wake Catering in St John's Wood
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in St John's Wood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for St John's Wood
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Funeral wake catering in St John's Wood, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and celebrations of life, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Wakes in St John's Wood 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. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to St John's Wood
What else we do in St John's Wood
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
As a London location, St John's Wood is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in St John's Wood
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to St John's Wood
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or NW8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in St John's Wood?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in St John's Wood 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.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- 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
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in St John's Wood
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in St John's Wood, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. St John's Wood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If relatives are coming by rail, South Hampstead station serves St John's Wood directly. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near St John's Wood may suit.
Wherever your wake is in NW8, NW6 and NW3, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A5205, St John's Wood is simple for us to get to with the roaster. If your venue is just outside St John's Wood, we also cover South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find O2 Centre (0.9 miles north) and Sherlock Holmes Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near St John's Wood include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (under half a mile north-west) and Arnold House School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Cafe Med pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.1 miles north)
Occasions we serve in St John's Wood
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in St John's Wood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at Church of All Souls, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
St John's Wood: your questions answered
Which station is closest to St John's Wood?
St John's Wood has its own station: South Hampstead station.
Could you cook in Primrose Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you cover St John's Wood?
Yes, St John's Wood is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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