Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Speldhurst
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Speldhurst.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Speldhurst?
About our funeral wake catering in Speldhurst
We cater wakes in Speldhurst and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s life celebrations and memorial events, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and salads and more.
For a wake near Speldhurst, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Speldhurst get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Speldhurst
Do you come out to small places like Speldhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Where the roaster can go in Speldhurst
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also near Speldhurst
Other occasions in Speldhurst
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Speldhurst
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wakes in Speldhurst are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
For wakes in TN3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Speldhurst, we also cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Speldhurst include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Speldhurst include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Speldhurst
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Speldhurst, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- 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