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Funeral Wake Catering for Matfield
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Matfield? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near Matfield
How our funeral wake catering works in Matfield
After a funeral in Matfield, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and church and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Matfield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Matfield questions
We are gathering after a service at Ebenezer Church (Matfield): can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald 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.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Matfield?
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Matfield most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as Ebenezer Church (Matfield), a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Matfield is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Matfield, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Matfield, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Matfield is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 31 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Matfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Matfield include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Matfield include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Poet at Matfield pub (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Towns and villages near Matfield
Also in Matfield
What affects the price in Matfield
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards