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Funeral Wake Catering in How Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in How Green and across Kent.
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in How Green
Events we cater in How Green
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in How Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, Hever station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Funeral wake catering near How Green
We cater wakes in How Green and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for wakes at a local club and family get-togethers after a service.
In a small place like How Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Places near How Green
Other occasions in How Green
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer evenings in How Green stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near How Green
How Green is about 7 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover How Green and its neighbours for wakes. How Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. How Green is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Hever Road and How Green Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to How Green we cover include Hever (1 mile south), Newtown (2 miles south), Markbeech (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (5.4 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (0.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (0.8 miles east)
What affects the price in How Green
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How Green questions
Could you cook in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like How Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you come to How Green?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away