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Hog Roast for a Wake in Strand-on-the-Green, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Strand-on-the-Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Strand-on-the-Green
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
How our funeral wake catering works in Strand-on-the-Green
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your guests.
In Strand-on-the-Green, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Strand-on-the-Green (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Occasions we serve in Strand-on-the-Green
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Strand-on-the-Green, such as:
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
Relatives driving in can use the A3000 to reach Strand-on-the-Green.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
Arranging a wake in Strand-on-the-Green
Strand-on-the-Green is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Wakes in Strand-on-the-Green are part of our patch. Strand-on-the-Green is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Strand-on-the-Green to London (about 8 miles away).
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Strand-on-the-Green may suit. After a service at St Paul's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in W4, TW9 and TW8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Strand-on-the-Green is on the A3000, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Strand-on-the-Green we cover include Kew (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile east), Gunnersbury (1 mile north), North Sheen (1 mile south) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Strand-on-the-Green include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Kew College Prep (within half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
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Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it’s dark in Strand-on-the-Green by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Strand-on-the-Green
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
Strand-on-the-Green 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Strand-on-the-Green
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Strand-on-the-Green?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Which station is closest to Strand-on-the-Green?
Chiswick station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards