Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Crayford, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Crayford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Crayford?
About our funeral wake catering in Crayford
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In Crayford, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How it works
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. Late-December sunset in Crayford is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Crayford: halls, homes and travel
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We cover wakes in Crayford, along with the towns and villages around it. 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 Crayford to London (12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Crayford station is in Crayford itself. Local halls and clubs near Crayford can host a wake if home is too small.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the DA1, DA5 and DA7 postcode area and the streets around it. From Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Crayford, we cover Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Crayford questions
What’s the nearest station to Crayford?
Crayford has its own station: Crayford station.
Could you cook in Braeburn Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you cover Crayford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Crayford and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For event organisers in Crayford
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Crayford
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
For a service at a church like Church of St Paulinus, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Also near Crayford
What else we do in Crayford
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away