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Hog Roast for a Wake in Goodley Stock, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Goodley Stock and across Kent.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in Goodley Stock
How our funeral wake catering works in Goodley Stock
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it’s gatherings after a cremation and one-year memorials, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Goodley Stock, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Where the roaster can go in Goodley Stock
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Goodley Stock hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Goodley Stock?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
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’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Places near Goodley Stock
What else we do in Goodley Stock
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Goodley Stock questions
Is Goodley Stock too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Goodley Stock close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Goodley Stock. Autumn and winter afternoons in Goodley Stock 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 confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Goodley Stock
Goodley Stock is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Goodley Stock, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hurst Green station is about 2.4 miles away.
For wakes in TN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Goodley Stock, we also cover Crockham Hill (1 mile south), The Chart (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles east) and Pains-Hill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles east).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (1.5 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Goodley Stock includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away