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Funeral Wake Catering for Hildenborough
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 Hildenborough.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Hildenborough
How our funeral wake catering works in Hildenborough
Wake catering across Hildenborough and Kent, wherever the family gathers. For remembrance gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
In rural Hildenborough, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Hildenborough, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A hall or room for eating
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Hildenborough
Could you cook in Haysden Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St John?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Events we cater in Hildenborough
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hildenborough, such as:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St John, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Hildenborough
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Hildenborough
Also in Hildenborough
After a funeral in Hildenborough
Hildenborough is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hildenborough? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hildenborough to London (24 miles away).
Hildenborough is on or near the B245, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 0.7 miles west.
Wakes anywhere in TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Church Road, London Road and Mount Pleasant; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Hildenborough on the B245, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Hildenborough, we also cover Stocks Green (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (1 mile north-east) and Budds (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (8 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Milne Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Hildenborough include Hilden Grange School (1.5 miles south-east) and Hugh Christie Technology College (1.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flying Dutchman Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away