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Hog Roast for a Wake in Coldharbour, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Coldharbour: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Coldharbour
Funeral wake catering in Coldharbour, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include home wakes and hall gatherings after a service, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Coldharbour, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in Coldharbour are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Coldharbour, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Why choose funeral wake catering in Coldharbour?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Coldharbour:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Hildenborough station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Coldharbour
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Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Arranging a wake in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Coldharbour. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Coldharbour to London (24 miles away).
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in TN11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Open spaces near Coldharbour include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Coldharbour include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
Questions from Coldharbour
How far is Coldharbour from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Coldharbour too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away