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Funeral Wake Catering for Lullingstone
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 Lullingstone.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Lullingstone
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Funeral wake catering near Lullingstone
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and church and village hall wakes.
Near Lullingstone, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Towns and villages near Lullingstone
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The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
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. Use our quote form.
Wake catering near Lullingstone
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Lullingstone, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Lullingstone to London (about 16 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Lullingstone is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the DA4 postcode area. Other places close to Lullingstone we cover include Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (within half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren.
- Pubs nearby include The Malt Shovel pub (1 mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often 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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Lullingstone
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Lullingstone
How far is Lullingstone from London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Can you cater in Lullingstone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Lullingstone and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Occasions we serve in Lullingstone
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Lullingstone, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at Church of Saint Botolph, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Lullingstone is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away