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Funeral Wake Catering in Colt's Hill
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Colt's Hill and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Colt's Hill
About our funeral wake catering in Colt's Hill
We cater wakes in Colt's Hill and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are often booked for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Colt's Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Arranging a wake in Colt's Hill
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover wakes in Colt's Hill, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Colt's Hill to London (about 30 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Colt's Hill is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Colts Hill and Maidstone Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Colt's Hill include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Colt's Hill include Mascalls School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dovecote Inn (0.5 miles west)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Colt's Hill
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Colt's Hill
Is Colt's Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Colt's Hill
Quiet, respectful service.
In Colt's Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as Five Oak Green Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Colt's Hill, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away