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Hog Roast for a Wake in West End, Greater London
We bring a hog roast for the wake across West End and Greater London, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for West End
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Funeral wake catering in West End, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at a local club and ashes ceremonies, serving salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake in West End, a hall or club with a yard or garden is frequently simplest, though home can work with a garden and side access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- West End (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in West End
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
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 will gather.
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in West End?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard usually works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Events we cater in West End
Alternatives are available.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in West End and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Relatives driving in can use the A301 and A400 to reach West End.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in West End
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Wakes in West End are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Nearby places to West End
What else we do in West End
For event organisers in West End
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
West End 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.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Wake catering near West End
West End is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around West End. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Local halls and clubs near West End can host a wake if home is too small. If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in W1F, W1D and W1T, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. West End is on the A301 and A400, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east), Soho (1 mile west), Chinatown (1 mile south-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
A little further out are Kingly Court (less than half a mile west) and St Paul's Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near West End include LITE Regal International School (0.7 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Brewdog pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (within half a mile north-east) and LSE Shaw Library (0.5 miles east)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
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 to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away