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Hog Roast for a Wake in Totteridge, Greater London
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Totteridge.
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
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If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and anniversary memorials.
For a wake in Totteridge, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Totteridge (N20, EN5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer evenings in Totteridge stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Totteridge, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Totteridge
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
As a London location, Totteridge 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Totteridge
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Common questions in Totteridge
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Totteridge?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard normally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Could you cook in Brook Farm Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Arranging a wake in Totteridge
Totteridge is about 1 mile south-west of Barnet, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Totteridge, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Totteridge may suit. Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the N20 and EN5 postcode area. From Barnet Lane, Grange Avenue and Chestnut Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Totteridge, we cover Hadley (1 mile north), High Barnet (1 mile north), Arkley (2 miles north-west), Mill Hill (2 miles south-west) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Barnet General Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Totteridge Green and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Totteridge include St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.2 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (1 mile north)
Occasions we serve in Totteridge
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
Also near Totteridge
What else we do in Totteridge
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards