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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodford Wells, Greater London
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Woodford Wells and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Woodford Wells
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Woodford Wells
Could you cook in The Highams Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints' Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Funeral wake catering in Woodford Wells, carved to order
Wakes in Woodford Wells happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are often booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and hall gatherings after a service.
In Woodford Wells, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, outdoor space for the roaster is the thing to check. 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.
- Area
- Woodford Wells (IG8, IG9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Woodford Wells 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.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Woodford Wells
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Woodford Wells
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Woodford Wells
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Woodford Wells
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Woodford Wells most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
Relatives driving in can use the A121 to reach Woodford Wells.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Wakes in Woodford Wells are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Wakes in Woodford Wells: venues and practical details
Woodford Wells is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. We are happy to travel to Woodford Wells for wakes and the places nearby. Woodford Wells is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woodford Wells to London (about 10 miles away).
Families holding a service at All Saints' Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Local halls and clubs near Woodford Wells can host a wake if home is too small.
This part of Greater London takes in IG8 and IG9, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Bush Road, Park Avenue and Sydney Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Woodford Wells is on the A121, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Woodford Wells, we also cover Monkhams (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Woodford Bridge (1 mile south-east), Friday Hill (1 mile west) and Chingford Hatch (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Buckhurst Hill East (0.9 miles north-east) and 17 & Central (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Woodford Wells include Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Local schools include Trinity Catholic High School (0.6 miles west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Monkhams pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Places near Woodford Wells
More for events in Woodford Wells
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away