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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ivy Hatch, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Ivy Hatch and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Ivy Hatch
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Ivy Hatch
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Ivy Hatch, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. For wakes at a local club and remembrance days, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
For a wake near Ivy Hatch, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In winter, it is dark in Ivy Hatch by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Ivy Hatch
Other occasions in Ivy Hatch
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Arranging a wake in Ivy Hatch
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Ivy Hatch and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For a service at a church like Ivy Hatch Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Ivy Hatch is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over TN15. That could mean a wake in a garden on Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ivy Hatch?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ivy Hatch, including:
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Ivy Hatch
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Questions from Ivy Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Ivy Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Ivy Hatch?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards