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Hog Roast for a Wake in Knockholt, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Knockholt and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Knockholt
About our funeral wake catering in Knockholt
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For family meals after a funeral and ashes ceremonies, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In rural Knockholt, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In winter, it is dark in Knockholt by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Wake catering near Knockholt
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover wakes in Knockholt, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Knockholt to London (about 16 miles away).
After a service at St Katharine's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Knockholt is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Main Road and Blueberry Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Knockholt include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Horseshoes pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Knockholt
Also in Knockholt
Planning the wake in Knockholt
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Knockholt. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Knockholt station is about 2.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Knockholt: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Knockholt?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at St Katharine's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards