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Funeral Wake Catering for East Peckham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in East Peckham.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for East Peckham
Funeral wake catering in East Peckham, carved to order
A wake in East Peckham is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include wakes at home and wakes in village halls, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near East Peckham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in East Peckham
How far is East Peckham from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is East Peckham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in East Peckham
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Events we cater in East Peckham
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in East Peckham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
Arranging a wake in East Peckham
East Peckham is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. East Peckham is well within our area for wakes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Beltring station, about 1 mile south-east.
Wherever your wake is in TN12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Coults Close, Brunswick Close and Fell Mead, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside East Peckham, we also cover Snoll Hatch (1 mile south-west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east), Peckham Bush (1 mile north) and Little Mill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Merry Boys pub (within half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in East Peckham
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
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
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In late September, sunset in East Peckham is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away