Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Leigh, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Leigh and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Leigh
Planning the wake in Leigh
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Leigh. Typical bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Leigh: Leigh (Kent) station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
How our funeral wake catering works in Leigh
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For remembrance days and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In a small place like Leigh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Leigh: your questions answered
Could you cook in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Leigh?
Leigh has its own station: Leigh (Kent) station.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you come to Leigh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Leigh and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it is dark in Leigh by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s 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.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Leigh: venues and practical details
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Leigh is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Leigh we cover include Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House (less than half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What else we do in Leigh
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Leigh?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards