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Hog Roast for a Wake in Southborough, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Southborough and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Southborough
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Southborough, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for family meals after a funeral and anniversary memorials.
In Southborough, the hall is frequently where people gather. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Add chicken as an alternative.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Southborough questions
We’re gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Southborough close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you cover Southborough?
Yes, Southborough is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Southborough?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Arranging a wake in Southborough
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Southborough and the surrounding area. Southborough is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, High Brooms station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station. Relatives driving in can use the A26 to reach Southborough. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Southborough, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN4 and TN2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Southborough on the A26, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Flying Dutchman pub (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Southborough are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Southborough?
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Southborough, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away