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Hog Roast for a Wake in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
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A hog roast near Royal Tunbridge Wells
Funeral wake catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Royal Tunbridge Wells happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and family get-togethers after a service.
In Royal Tunbridge Wells, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with outdoor space for the roaster. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Royal Tunbridge Wells
What’s the nearest station to Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Royal Tunbridge Wells: halls, homes and travel
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Royal Tunbridge Wells, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Barnabas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Royal Tunbridge Wells is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN2, TN4 and TN1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a wake in a garden on Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A26 and A263 close by, Royal Tunbridge Wells is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Royal Tunbridge Wells we cover include Hawkenbury (1 mile south-east), High Brooms (1 mile north-east), Broadwater Down (1 mile south-west), Southborough (1 mile north) and Rusthall (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Royal Tunbridge Wells has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (under half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Royal Tunbridge Wells include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Crystal Palace pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In winter, it is dark in Royal Tunbridge Wells by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
Planning the wake in Royal Tunbridge Wells
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Royal Tunbridge Wells is on or near the A26 and A263, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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Why choose a hog roast in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away