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Funeral Wake Catering for Colliers Green
Funeral wake catering in Colliers Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for Colliers Green
About our funeral wake catering in Colliers Green
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We’re frequently asked to cater church and village hall wakes and life celebrations, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Colliers Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
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Colliers Green: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late September, sunset in Colliers Green is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Colliers Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
In Colliers Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Colliers Green?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Colliers Green: halls, homes and travel
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Colliers Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Colliers Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Colliers Green is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Colliers Green, we cover Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
- Schools near Colliers Green include High Weald Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
What affects the price in Colliers Green
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Travel to Colliers Green
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards