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Funeral Wake Catering in Greatness
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Greatness? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Greatness
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Funeral wake catering in Greatness, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings at the family home and remembrance days.
For a wake in a place like Greatness, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Events we cater in Greatness
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Greatness, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Greatness: Bat & Ball station.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Places near Greatness
Other occasions in Greatness
Where the roaster can go in Greatness
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Greatness: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Greatness?
Greatness has its own station: Bat & Ball station.
Is Greatness close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Wakes in Greatness: venues and practical details
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Greatness for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
After a service at St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Greatness is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN13, TN14 and TN15, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Greatness include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Bat and Ball pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Greatness stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Greatness, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Working with your venue
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.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Greatness
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away