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Funeral Wake Catering for Roughway
Funeral wake catering in Roughway: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Roughway
About our funeral wake catering in Roughway
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and church and village hall wakes, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Roughway, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Roughway questions
Do you come out to small places like Roughway?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Roughway?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you cater in Roughway?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Roughway and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Roughway: halls, homes and travel
Roughway is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Roughway, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Roughway is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Roughway to London (25 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in TN11, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Dunk's Green (1 mile west), Plaxtol (1 mile north-west), Swanton (1 mile east), West Peckham (2 miles east) and Claygate Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hadlow Tower museum (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.3 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.6 miles west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Roughway?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Roughway. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
If relatives are coming by rail, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 2.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Roughway stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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More for events in Roughway
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away