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Funeral Wake Catering in Longfield
Funeral wake catering in Longfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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- Memorial events
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Funeral wake catering for Longfield
Why choose funeral wake catering in Longfield?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Longfield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Funeral wake catering in Longfield, carved to order
Wakes in Longfield happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and life celebrations.
For a wake near Longfield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Longfield for wakes and the places nearby. Longfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Longfield to London (19 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Longfield station serves Longfield directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Longfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over DA3 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Longfield we cover include Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Longfield includes Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (less than half a mile west)
FAQs for Longfield
What’s the nearest station to Longfield?
Longfield has its own station: Longfield station.
Is Longfield too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Longfield is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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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.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- 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