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Funeral Wake Catering in Grubb Street
Funeral wake catering in Grubb Street: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Grubb Street
Funeral wake catering in Grubb Street, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We serve salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Grubb Street, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Events we cater in Grubb Street
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Grubb Street most often book a hog roast for:
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Longfield station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Grubb Street
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Where the roaster can go in Grubb Street
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Grubb Street
Could you cook in Longfield Chalk Bank?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Grubb Street from London?
About 17 miles from central London.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wake in Grubb Street, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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Also in Grubb Street
Wakes in Grubb Street: venues and practical details
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Grubb Street? We can help. Grubb Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Grubb Street to London (about 17 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Grubb Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the DA2 postcode area. Other places close to Grubb Street we cover include Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Grubb Street include Longfield Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Grubb Street
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
It is 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.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away