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Funeral Wake Catering for West Hackney
Funeral wake catering in West Hackney: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in West Hackney
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why West Hackney hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near West Hackney
Wake catering across West Hackney and Greater London, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for wakes at a local club and wakes at home.
In West Hackney, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- West Hackney (N16, E5, E8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently 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.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in West Hackney are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in West Hackney
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
As a London location, West Hackney is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
FAQs for West Hackney
Which station is closest to West Hackney?
West Hackney has its own station: Rectory Road station.
Can you do a hog roast in Stoke Newington Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Towns and villages near West Hackney
What else we do in West Hackney
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Wakes in West Hackney: venues and practical details
West Hackney is about 4 miles north of London, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around West Hackney, whatever the venue. West Hackney is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
West Hackney is on or near the A107, handy for relatives driving in. For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in West Hackney: Rectory Road station.
Wakes anywhere in N16, E5 and E8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Muir Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A107 close by, West Hackney is simple for us to get to for your wake. For wakes just outside West Hackney, we cover Shacklewell (1 mile south), Stoke Newington (1 mile west), Clapton (1 mile east), Stamford Hill (1 mile north) and Upper Clapton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.1 miles south) and German Hospital (0.9 miles south). The countryside around West Hackney includes Woodberry Wetlands and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Tawhid Boys School (under half a mile north) and The Petchey Academy (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Stoke Newington (0.7 miles south-west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Events we cater in West Hackney
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In West Hackney and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near West Hackney may suit.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards