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Hog Roast for a Wake in Dunk's Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Dunk's Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Dunk's Green?
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late September, sunset in Dunk's Green is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Dunk's Green, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for gatherings at the family home and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Dunk's Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. 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.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Dunk's Green
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Dunk's Green hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Travel to Dunk's Green
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Common questions in Dunk's Green
Is Dunk's Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Occasions we serve in Dunk's Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Dunk's Green, such as:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.8 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What else we do in Dunk's Green
Wake catering near Dunk's Green
Dunk's Green is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Dunk's Green is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Dunk's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Dunk's Green to London (about 24 miles away).
Families holding a service at Plaxtol Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Dunk's Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Dunk's Green we cover include Plaxtol (1 mile north), Roughway (1 mile east), Claygate Cross (2 miles north), Crouch (2 miles north) and Pittswood (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Dunk's Green include Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kentish Rifleman Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards