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Funeral Wake Catering for Goathurst Common
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Goathurst Common.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Goathurst Common
About our funeral wake catering in Goathurst Common
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. For wakes in village halls and memorial events, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
Near Goathurst Common, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Goathurst Common, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, 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 choose funeral wake catering in Goathurst Common?
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
Where the roaster can go in Goathurst Common
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Goathurst Common
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Goathurst Common?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing 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
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Arranging a wake in Goathurst Common
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Goathurst Common, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Goathurst Common to London (about 20 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Goathurst Common is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN14, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Goathurst Common, we also cover Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Goathurst Common include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Goathurst Common questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you come to Goathurst Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Goathurst Common and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards