Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Pootings
Something for nearly everyone: 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 Pootings.
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Pootings?
Wakes in Pootings: venues and practical details
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Pootings, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Pootings to London (20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
About our funeral wake catering in Pootings
After a funeral in Pootings, 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. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are often booked for celebration-of-life gatherings and wakes at home.
For a wake near Pootings, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
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Questions from Pootings
Which station is closest to Pootings?
Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Pootings?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What affects the price in Pootings
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Occasions we serve in Pootings
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Pootings, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Life celebrations
After a service at Congregational Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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 with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn and winter afternoons in Pootings get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards