Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Godden Green
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Godden Green and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in Godden Green?
Where the roaster can go in Godden Green
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
About our funeral wake catering in Godden Green
After a funeral in Godden Green, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are often booked for family meals after a funeral and memorial events.
In a small place like Godden Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Godden Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Godden Green?
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Godden Green. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bat & Ball station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
Godden Green 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Knole Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Places near Godden Green
What else we do in Godden Green
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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. Get that agreed before booking.
Wakes in Godden Green: venues and practical details
Godden Green is about 2 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Godden Green, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Godden Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Godden Green to London (about 21 miles away).
Godden Green is within about 5 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 TN15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Park Lane and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Godden Green, we cover Bitchet Green (1 mile south-east), Seal (1 mile north), Stone Street (1 mile east), Greatness (2 miles north-west) and Styants Bottom (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (6 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (2.3 miles north) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Godden Green include Knole Academy (2 miles north-west)
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Autumn and winter afternoons in Godden Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards