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Funeral Wake Catering for Brasted
Funeral wake catering in Brasted: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Brasted
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
About our funeral wake catering in Brasted
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 doesn’t eat pork. Whether it’s life celebrations and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Brasted, a hall with outdoor space is often the easiest option. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Brasted (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Brasted: venues and practical details
Brasted is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. A hog roast suits wakes around Brasted, whatever the venue. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Dunton Green station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Brasted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the TN16 postcode area. Whether your wake is on High Street, Station Road and Watermill Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Sundridge (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south), Chipstead (2 miles east), Chevening (2 miles north-east) and Bessels Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Orpington (7 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north-west), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north-west) and Plumstead (15 miles north).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (3.8 miles east) and Tandridge Priory (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Brasted includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile east)
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. Wakes in Brasted are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: 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.
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Questions from Brasted
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if our house in Brasted has no side access?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard generally works. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we’ll advise.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Places near Brasted
What else we do in Brasted
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Brasted hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Brasted
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Brasted?
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Brasted. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like Church of St Martin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
As a London location, Brasted is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away