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Funeral Wake Catering in Five Oak Green
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Five Oak Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Five Oak Green
Funeral wake catering in Five Oak Green, carved to order
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Typical bookings include wakes at home and ashes ceremonies, with apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Five Oak 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.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Most wakes in Five Oak 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Five Oak Green
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Five Oak Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Five Oak Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at Five Oak Green Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
FAQs for Five Oak Green
Could you cook in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Five Oak Green?
Paddock Wood station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you cater in Five Oak Green?
Yes, Five Oak Green is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Five Oak Green
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the roaster can go in Five Oak Green
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
Five Oak Green: halls, homes and travel
Five Oak Green is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Five Oak Green, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Five Oak Green to London (about 29 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Paddock Wood station is about 1.6 miles away.
For wakes in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Oak Road, Nortons Way and Ellis Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Capel (1 mile south-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile south), Whetsted (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queens Head pub (within half a mile east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away