Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Cudham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Cudham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Cudham
Wakes in Cudham: venues and practical details
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We cover wakes in Cudham, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Cudham to London (15 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Cudham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN14 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Cudham, we cover Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Cudham include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Cudham include Charles Darwin School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Funeral wake catering in Cudham, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Cudham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it’s one-year memorials and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
For a wake near Cudham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Towns and villages near Cudham
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cudham
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Events we cater in Cudham
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Cudham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 3.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Cudham, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Common questions in Cudham
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Cudham?
Chelsfield station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What affects the price in Cudham
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Cudham?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards