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Funeral Wake Catering in Gill's Green
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Gill's Green.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Gill's Green
Funeral wake catering near Gill's Green
After a funeral in Gill's Green, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re often booked for hall gatherings after a service and life celebrations.
Near Gill's Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
After a funeral in Gill's Green
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Gill's Green. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Gill's Green to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Gill's Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Gill's Green include Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Hotel (1 mile south)
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Gill's Green
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Gill's Green
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Gill's Green
What’s the nearest station to Gill's Green?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is Gill's Green close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you come to Gill's Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Gill's Green and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in Gill's Green, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away