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Funeral Wake Catering in Stratford
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Stratford and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Stratford
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Stratford 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Stratford
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Funeral wake catering in Stratford, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it is memorial gatherings and remembrance days, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce and more.
For a wake in Stratford, a hall or club with a yard or garden is often simplest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Stratford, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Stratford
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Stratford, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, Stratford (London) station serves Stratford directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Stratford
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Stratford questions
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Stratford?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you do a hog roast in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Towns and villages near Stratford
More for events in Stratford
Wakes in Stratford: venues and practical details
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Stratford, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A club or hall near Stratford gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Families holding a service at Church of St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Here we cover the E15, E20 and E3 postcode area. From Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Stratford, we also cover Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of West Ham (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Stratford include Carpenters Primary School (under half a mile south) and Sarah Bonnell School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Two Puddings pub (within half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Stratford
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. 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’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Stratford
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away