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Hog Roast for a Wake in Turnpike Lane, Greater London
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Turnpike Lane? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Turnpike Lane
Funeral wake catering in Turnpike Lane, carved to order
Wakes in Turnpike Lane happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and wakes at home, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In Turnpike Lane, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Turnpike Lane (N8, N22, N15)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Wake catering near Turnpike Lane
Turnpike Lane is about 3 miles north of Highbury, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Turnpike Lane, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Turnpike Lane is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Turnpike Lane to London (6 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Turnpike Lane has its own station, Hornsey station. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John The Baptist (greek Orthodox), a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the N8, N22 and N15 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Bury Road, High Road and Glebe Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hornsey (1 mile west), Noel Park (1 mile north), Wood Green (1 mile north), Stroud Green (1 mile south) and Crouch End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Mall Wood Green (less than half a mile north) and Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Turnpike Lane include Darland's Lake and Railway Fields.
- Schools near Turnpike Lane include Greig City Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Moselle Upper School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Toll Gate pub (under half a mile north-east)
Also near Turnpike Lane
Other occasions in Turnpike Lane
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Turnpike Lane stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
Turnpike Lane: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John The Baptist (greek Orthodox): can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Turnpike Lane?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
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 will bring the rest.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Turnpike Lane 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.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Turnpike Lane
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Who books funeral wake catering in Turnpike Lane?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Turnpike Lane. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
Local halls and clubs near Turnpike Lane can host a wake if home is too small.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
For event organisers in Turnpike Lane
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away