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Funeral Wake Catering in Poundsbridge
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Poundsbridge? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Poundsbridge
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Poundsbridge, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Poundsbridge
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We’re often asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and memorial events, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Poundsbridge, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Arranging a wake in Poundsbridge
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Poundsbridge and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ashurst Kent station, about 2.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across the TN11 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Poundsbridge, we cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Poundsbridge includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon pub (0.9 miles east)
Common questions in Poundsbridge
Is Poundsbridge too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Poundsbridge close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In winter, it’s dark in Poundsbridge by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Poundsbridge?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Poundsbridge
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Poundsbridge?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
After a service at All Souls Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away