Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Four Throws
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Four Throws and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Four Throws
Why choose funeral wake catering in Four Throws?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
Funeral wake catering in Four Throws, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it’s gatherings at clubs and pubs and wakes at home, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Four Throws, 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.
Wakes in Four Throws: venues and practical details
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cater wakes across Four Throws and nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Four Throws to Canterbury (29 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Etchingham station is about 4.5 miles away. Four Throws is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN18 postcode area. Local streets include Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Oak And Ivy Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Four Throws questions
Do you come out to small places like Four Throws?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What affects the price in Four Throws
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Four Throws
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Wakes in Four Throws are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Four Throws, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away