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Funeral Wake Catering in Lamberhurst
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Lamberhurst.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Lamberhurst
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Lamberhurst
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About our funeral wake catering in Lamberhurst
We cater wakes in Lamberhurst and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. For celebrations of life and pub and club wakes, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your guests.
Near Lamberhurst, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What affects the price in Lamberhurst
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Site access
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Also near Lamberhurst
Also in Lamberhurst
Arranging a wake in Lamberhurst
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover wakes in Lamberhurst. Lamberhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lamberhurst to Brighton (29 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lamberhurst, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Lamberhurst, we also cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-west)
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Summer evenings in Lamberhurst stay light until about 9:15pm, 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.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Lamberhurst?
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Lamberhurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Lamberhurst
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Lamberhurst: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Lamberhurst?
The closest is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards