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Funeral Wake Catering in Thames View Estate
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Thames View Estate and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Slow-roasted pork in Thames View Estate
Funeral wake catering near Thames View Estate
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and family get-togethers after a service.
For a wake in Thames View Estate, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Thames View Estate (IG11, RM9)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Thames View Estate?
It copes with timings that shift.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Thames View Estate, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Barking Riverside station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Thames View Estate: your questions answered
Could you cook in Mayesbrook Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Thames View Estate?
Barking Riverside station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Thames View Estate: halls, homes and travel
Thames View Estate is about 1 mile south-east of Barking, in Greater London. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Thames View Estate and the surrounding area. Thames View Estate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Thames View Estate to London (about 9 miles away).
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. A club or hall near Thames View Estate gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
This part of Greater London takes in IG11 and RM9. That could mean a wake in a garden on Creek Road, Saxham Road and Minter Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Barking Riverside (1 mile south-east), Castle Green (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Dock (2 miles south-east), Dagenham Green (2 miles east) and Thamesmead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
A little further out are Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.7 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Riverside School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (2 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Most wakes in Thames View Estate are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space inside for guests
Thames View Estate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Thames View Estate
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Thames View Estate
Other occasions in Thames View Estate
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away