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Funeral Wake Catering for Hockenden
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Hockenden.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Hockenden
Funeral wake catering near Hockenden
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for family meals after a funeral and wakes in village halls.
For a wake near Hockenden, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Hockenden. For a summer wake in Hockenden, there’s 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.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hockenden, 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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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Hockenden
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hockenden
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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 follow the site rules.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Occasions we serve in Hockenden
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Hockenden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
Relatives arriving by train should know that Swanley station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Hockenden
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Hockenden
More for events in Hockenden
Wakes in Hockenden: venues and practical details
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Wakes in Hockenden are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hockenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hockenden, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in BR8, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Hockenden we cover include Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards