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Funeral Wake Catering for Charcott
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Charcott.
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Charcott
Funeral wake catering near Charcott
After a funeral in Charcott, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it is celebration-of-life gatherings and one-year memorials, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
In a small place like Charcott, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Charcott?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Charcott and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Church of St Luke, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Common questions in Charcott
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Luke?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Charcott too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
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.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Wakes in Charcott are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Charcott, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Charcott
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wakes in Charcott are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cover wakes in every part of TN11 and the streets around it. Other places close to Charcott we cover include Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or the cost guide.
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Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards