Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Glassenbury
Funeral wake catering in Glassenbury: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Glassenbury
Funeral wake catering in Glassenbury, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. We serve rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for memorial events and remembrance days.
Near Glassenbury, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Planning the wake in Glassenbury
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
In Glassenbury and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Glassenbury: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Glassenbury?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Glassenbury: halls, homes and travel
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Glassenbury, whatever the venue. Glassenbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Glassenbury to Canterbury (28 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Glassenbury, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the TN17 postcode area. Other places close to Glassenbury we cover include Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Glassenbury is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Glassenbury
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Glassenbury
Other occasions in Glassenbury
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
- 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