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Hog Roast for a Wake in Fawkham Green, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Fawkham Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Fawkham Green?
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Fawkham Green get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Fawkham Green, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For wakes at a local club and wakes in village halls, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
Near Fawkham Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Fawkham Green: halls, homes and travel
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fawkham Green and the surrounding area. Fawkham Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Fawkham Green to London (about 19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Fawkham Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Fawkham Green, we also cover Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
- Schools near Fawkham Green include Longfield Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Fawkham Green
More for events in Fawkham Green
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books funeral wake catering in Fawkham Green?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
Why choose a hog roast in Fawkham Green?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Fawkham Green hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
FAQs for Fawkham Green
Which station is closest to Fawkham Green?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Fawkham Green from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you cover Fawkham Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Fawkham Green and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away