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Funeral Wake Catering in Eynsford
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Eynsford and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Eynsford
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Eynsford
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We are often asked to cater wakes at a local club and remembrance gatherings, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Eynsford, home or the hall is usual. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Eynsford hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Eynsford: halls, homes and travel
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. We cover Eynsford and its neighbours for wakes. Eynsford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Eynsford to London (16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Eynsford is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the DA4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Eynsford we cover include Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (under half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find The Warren.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (within half a mile west)
Nearby places to Eynsford
Other occasions in Eynsford
Questions from Eynsford
Is Eynsford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of Saint Martin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In late September, sunset in Eynsford is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Eynsford
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Eynsford, including:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at Church of Saint Martin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards