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Hog Roast for a Wake in Mott's Mill, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Mott's Mill.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering in Mott's Mill
Funeral wake catering in Mott's Mill, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We’re often asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and church and village hall wakes, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Mott's Mill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Mott's Mill
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Mott's Mill, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Eridge station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Mott's Mill
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in Mott's Mill, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: 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.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Common questions in Mott's Mill
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Mott's Mill?
Eridge station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
After a funeral in Mott's Mill
Mott's Mill is about 3 miles north of Crowborough, in Kent. Mott's Mill and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Mott's Mill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN3, we can roast on site for your guests. If your venue is just outside Mott's Mill, we also cover Boarshead (2 miles south), Friar's Gate (2 miles south-west), Marden's Hill (2 miles south-west), Steel Cross (2 miles south) and Crowborough (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-east), Southborough (6 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Bolebroke Castle (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mott's Mill include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away