Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Printstile
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Printstile.
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Printstile
Wake catering near Printstile
Printstile is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Printstile for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Printstile to London (about 26 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the B2176 to reach Printstile. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Leigh (Kent) station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Penshurst Road and Barden Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Printstile is on the B2176, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover wakes in Bidborough (1 mile east), Speldhurst (1 mile south), Poundsbridge (1 mile south-west), Stockland Green (1 mile south-east) and Bullingstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (8 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.6 miles east) and The Milne Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
About our funeral wake catering in Printstile
Wakes in Printstile happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is family get-togethers after a service and remembrance gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads for your guests.
In a small place like Printstile, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Printstile
How far is Printstile from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Printstile?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cover Printstile?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Printstile and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Also near Printstile
Other occasions in Printstile
Events we cater in Printstile
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Printstile most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Lawrence frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Printstile. For a summer wake in Printstile, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Printstile
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Printstile
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards