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Funeral Wake Catering in Hook Green
Funeral wake catering in Hook Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Hook Green?
Funeral wake catering in Hook Green, carved to order
A wake in Hook Green is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
For a wake near Hook Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Events we cater in Hook Green
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Hook Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Longfield station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Wakes in Hook Green: venues and practical details
Hook Green is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater wakes across Hook Green and nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hook Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in DA13, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Fred Mead, Barker Fields and Lambert Mews or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Southfleet (1 mile north-east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bluewater (2.8 miles north-west) and Darent Valley Hospital (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hook Green include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Black Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Hook Green
Which station is closest to Hook Green?
Longfield station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Hook Green close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Hook Green stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Hook Green
Other occasions in Hook Green
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards