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Funeral Wake Catering for Wennington
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Wennington.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Wennington?
How our funeral wake catering works in Wennington
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it’s celebration-of-life gatherings and ashes ceremonies, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes for your guests.
Wakes in Wennington are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a garden. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check, which we can help you think through. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Wennington (RM13)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Wennington?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Wennington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rainham (Essex) station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Towns and villages near Wennington
What else we do in Wennington
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Wennington
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it is dark in Wennington by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Wennington
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Wennington, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Wennington
Can you cater after a service at St Mary and St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come to Wennington?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Wennington 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.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Wake catering near Wennington
Wennington is about 4 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Wennington, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Mary and St Peter's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
For wakes in RM13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hacton (2 miles north), Upminster Bridge (4 miles north), Hornchurch (4 miles north) and North Ockendon (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles north-west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Erith Museum (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wennington include Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Wennington include Harris Academy Rainham (0.9 miles north-west) and The Chafford School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Lennard Arms Inn (less than half a mile east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards