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Hog Roast for a Wake in Eridge Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Eridge Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Eridge Green
Funeral wake catering in Eridge Green, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In a small place like Eridge Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Eridge Green are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Eridge Green
Eridge Green is about 3 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Eridge Green and its neighbours for wakes. Eridge Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Eridge Green to Brighton (24 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Eridge Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as Warren Farm Lane and Forge Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Frant (2 miles east), The Platt (2 miles south-east), Mark Cross (3 miles south-east), Town Row (3 miles south) and Rotherfield (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-east) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Eridge Green includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or TN3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Eridge Green
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Eridge Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Eridge Green
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
FAQs for Eridge Green
Is Eridge Green close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Eridge Green?
Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Eridge Green?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Eridge Green hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Nearby places to Eridge Green
Also in Eridge Green
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away