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Hog Roast for a Wake in Barnes Street, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Barnes Street.
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Barnes Street
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Wakes in Barnes Street are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: 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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering near Barnes Street
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial events and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Barnes Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Barnes Street
What’s the nearest station to Barnes Street?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far is Barnes Street from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater in Barnes Street?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Barnes Street and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Barnes Street
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Barnes Street, including:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
For family travelling by train, Beltring station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Arranging a wake in Barnes Street
Barnes Street is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Barnes Street suit a hog roast. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
For a service at a church like Golden Green Mission Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in TN11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Barnes Street we cover include Golden Green (1 mile west), Little Mill (1 mile east), Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), East Peckham (1 mile east) and Hadlow (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (3.5 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Public House (0.5 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. 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 book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Barnes Street
More for events in Barnes Street
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards