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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bidborough, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Bidborough.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Bidborough?
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How our funeral wake catering works in Bidborough
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for ashes ceremonies and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake near Bidborough, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In late September, sunset in Bidborough is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bidborough, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Bidborough
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Bidborough: halls, homes and travel
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Bidborough for wakes. Bidborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bidborough to London (27 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Leigh (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
For wakes in TN3 and TN4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Bidborough we cover include Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Planning the wake in Bidborough
Alternatives are available.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bidborough and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Parish Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Questions from Bidborough
How far is Bidborough from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Bidborough?
Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards