Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Badgers Mount
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Badgers Mount.
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Badgers Mount?
How our funeral wake catering works in Badgers Mount
Wake catering across Badgers Mount and Kent, at homes, halls and venues. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Badgers Mount, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the service runs late, we wait.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Badgers Mount?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Badgers Mount, such as:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
Relatives driving in can use the A224 to reach Badgers Mount.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Towns and villages near Badgers Mount
Other occasions in Badgers Mount
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Arranging a wake in Badgers Mount
Badgers Mount is about 4 miles south-east of Orpington, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Badgers Mount. Badgers Mount is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If the funeral is at a church such as St Margaret's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Badgers Mount, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Old London Road, Woodlands View and Orpington Bypass or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Badgers Mount on the A224, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Halstead (1 mile south-west), Bopeep (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north) and Sepham Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Dartford (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Badgers Mount include Green Street Green Primary School (2.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Badgers Mount hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Badgers Mount questions
Which station is closest to Badgers Mount?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. For a summer wake in Badgers Mount, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away