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Funeral Wake Catering in Smallbridge
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Smallbridge.
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Smallbridge
Funeral wake catering in Smallbridge, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and family meals after a funeral, serving salads, new potatoes and apple sauce.
For a wake near Smallbridge, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Arranging a wake in Smallbridge
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Smallbridge suit a hog roast. Smallbridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Marden station, about 4.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Smallbridge, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the TN12 postcode area. For wakes just outside Smallbridge, we cover Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Smallbridge
Can you do a hog roast in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is Smallbridge too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Smallbridge
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the wake in Smallbridge
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Smallbridge. In late September, sunset in Smallbridge is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards