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Hog Roast for a Wake in Riseden, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Riseden.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for Riseden
Funeral wake catering in Riseden, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and church and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
Near Riseden, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
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.
Questions from Riseden
Do you cater at venues 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.
Do you come out to small places like Riseden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Riseden are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Riseden: halls, homes and travel
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Riseden and the surrounding area. Riseden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Riseden to Brighton (31 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Riseden, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across TN17 and the streets around it. For wakes just outside Riseden, we cover Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Riseden
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
For event organisers in Riseden
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Riseden?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Riseden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Christ Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards