Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Larkfield
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Larkfield and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Larkfield
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- Travel to Larkfield
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Larkfield
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at the family home and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
Near Larkfield, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Occasions we serve in Larkfield
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, New Hythe station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it’s dark in Larkfield by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Larkfield
What’s the nearest station to Larkfield?
The closest is New Hythe station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Larkfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Larkfield: halls, homes and travel
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater wakes across Larkfield and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Larkfield to London (27 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wherever your wake is in ME20 and ME19, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Larkfield include The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west) and The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Monks Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
What else we do in Larkfield
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards