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Funeral Wake Catering in Crockhurst Street
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Crockhurst Street.
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering in Crockhurst Street
Funeral wake catering near Crockhurst Street
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings.
Near Crockhurst Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Wakes in Crockhurst Street are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Crockhurst Street: halls, homes and travel
Crockhurst Street is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wakes in Crockhurst Street are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Crockhurst Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Crockhurst Street to London (about 29 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Tonbridge station, about 2.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Crockhurst Street, we also cover Tudeley (1 mile north-west), Tudeley Hale (1 mile north), Capel (1 mile east), Five Oak Green (1 mile east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Crockhurst Street include The Schools at Somerhill (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (0.6 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Crockhurst Street
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Crockhurst Street, including:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Crockhurst Street
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Crockhurst Street
Which station is closest to Crockhurst Street?
Tonbridge station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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.
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.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away