Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Oldbury
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Oldbury and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Oldbury
Funeral wake catering near Oldbury
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. For memorial events and hall gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Oldbury, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Wake catering near Oldbury
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Oldbury, whatever the venue. Oldbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Oldbury is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
- Schools near Oldbury include Wrotham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old House (within half a mile south)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Oldbury
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Oldbury, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Oldbury is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral wake catering in Oldbury?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
Oldbury: your questions answered
How far is Oldbury from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Oldbury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you come to Oldbury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Oldbury and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Places near Oldbury
Other occasions in Oldbury
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away