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Funeral Wake Catering for Upton Park
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Upton Park? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Upton Park
Funeral wake catering in Upton Park, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for family meals after a funeral and one-year memorials.
Wakes in Upton Park are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In winter, it’s dark in Upton Park by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- A short route for the equipment
Upton Park 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Who books funeral wake catering in Upton Park?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Here’s what people in Upton Park most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
Local halls and clubs near Upton Park can host a wake if home is too small.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
Wake catering near Upton Park
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Upton Park, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upton Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upton Park to London (about 6 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Martin's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Woodgrange Park station, about 1.2 miles north.
Anywhere in E13, E6 and E7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Upton Park, we also cover Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Lister Community School (under half a mile west) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Boleyn Tavern (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include East Ham (0.8 miles east)
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also in Upton Park
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upton Park
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Upton Park?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
We’re gathering after a service at St Martin's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards