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Funeral Wake Catering for Bullingstone
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Bullingstone? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Bullingstone
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How our funeral wake catering works in Bullingstone
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Bullingstone, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Bullingstone get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Also near Bullingstone
Other occasions in Bullingstone
Events we cater in Bullingstone
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Bullingstone, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Bullingstone: halls, homes and travel
Bullingstone is about 3 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bullingstone and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bullingstone to Brighton (26 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in TN3, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Bullingstone Lane, Ewehurst Lane and Langton Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Bullingstone, we cover Speldhurst (1 mile north-east), Poundsbridge (1 mile north-west), Langton Green (1 mile south), Stockland Green (1 mile north-east) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Bullingstone include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (under half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Bullingstone
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Bullingstone?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you cover Bullingstone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Bullingstone and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Bullingstone
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bullingstone
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards