Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Four Elms
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Four Elms.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Four Elms
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in Four Elms are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Four Elms, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. On the menu are apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for family meals after a funeral and wakes in village halls.
In a small place like Four Elms, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Four Elms
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- One contact on the day
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Four Elms
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Four Elms?
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Four Elms, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Congregational Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Four Elms: halls, homes and travel
Four Elms is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Four Elms, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.7 miles west.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area. From Pootings Road, Styles Close and Four Elms Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Pootings (1 mile north-west), Mowshurst (1 mile south-west), Puddledock (2 miles north), Marlpit Hill (2 miles west) and Edenbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hever Castle (2.2 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Four Elms includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Four Elms Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Four Elms questions
We’re gathering after a service at Congregational Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Four Elms from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Also near Four Elms
More for events in Four Elms
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards