Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Little Mill
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Little Mill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for Little Mill
Funeral wake catering in Little Mill, carved to order
Wake catering across Little Mill and Kent, at homes, halls and venues. Typical bookings include gatherings after a cremation and remembrance days, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Little Mill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late September, sunset in Little Mill is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Little Mill
What else we do in Little Mill
Planning the wake in Little Mill
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
In Little Mill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Little Mill: halls, homes and travel
Little Mill is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Little Mill is well within our area for wakes. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Beltring station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across the TN12 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Little Mill, we also cover Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), Barnes Street (1 mile west), East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile west) and Branbridges (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles west) and Kings Hill (5 miles north).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Little Mill includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Man Of Kent Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Little Mill questions
Which station is closest to Little Mill?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Little Mill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you cover Little Mill?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away