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Hog Roast for a Wake in The Burroughs, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in The Burroughs.
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Planning an event in The Burroughs?
How our funeral wake catering works in The Burroughs
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and family meals after a funeral, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In The Burroughs, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
The Burroughs: halls, homes and travel
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. Planning a hog roast for the wake in The Burroughs? We cover the whole area. The Burroughs is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from The Burroughs to London (8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. A club or hall near The Burroughs gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Wakes anywhere in NW4, NW9 and NW11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A41, The Burroughs is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Brampton College (within half a mile east) and Kisharon College (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claddagh Ring pub (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in The Burroughs?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in The Burroughs
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in The Burroughs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
As a London location, The Burroughs is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Wakes in The Burroughs are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for The Burroughs
Which station is closest to The Burroughs?
Hendon station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater in The Burroughs?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Who books funeral wake catering in The Burroughs?
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in The Burroughs, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
With the A41 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach The Burroughs.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards