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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wanstead, Greater London
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Wanstead? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Wanstead?
What affects the price in Wanstead
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Wanstead, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. For hall gatherings after a service and anniversary memorials, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Wakes in Wanstead are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Wanstead (E11, E18)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-December sunset in Wanstead is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Wanstead
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Wanstead most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
Wanstead is on or near the A1008, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
Where the roaster can go in Wanstead
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
Wanstead 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 before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Wanstead
Which station is closest to Wanstead?
The closest is Leytonstone High Road station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Wanstead?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you come to Wanstead?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Also near Wanstead
What else we do in Wanstead
Wake catering near Wanstead
Wanstead is about 2 miles south of Woodford, in Greater London. Wakes in Wanstead are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Wanstead is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Wanstead to London (8 miles away).
For a service at a church like Wanstead United Reformed Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Wanstead may suit.
Wherever your wake is in E11 and E18, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Grove Park and The Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A1008 close by, Wanstead is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Wanstead we cover include Snaresbrook (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (1 mile east), Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile south-west), Aldersbrook (1 mile south) and South Woodford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cann Hall (1.6 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Wanstead High School (less than half a mile south-east) and Forest School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Wanstead?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away