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Funeral Wake Catering in Barming Heath
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Barming Heath.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for Barming Heath
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
About our funeral wake catering in Barming Heath
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and home wakes, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Barming Heath, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Barming Heath?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Barming Heath, including:
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.1 miles east.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
FAQs for Barming Heath
What’s the nearest station to Barming Heath?
East Farleigh station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Is Barming Heath close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Barming Heath?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Wake catering near Barming Heath
Barming Heath is about 3 miles east of Kings Hill, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Barming Heath, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Barming Heath is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in ME16 and ME15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Lower Road, Church Lane and Tonbridge Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hoppers Corner (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), West Farleigh (1 mile south) and Teston (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Fremlin Walk (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include St Simon Stock Catholic School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Barming Heath
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer evenings in Barming Heath stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away