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Funeral Wake Catering for Springhead
Funeral wake catering in Springhead: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Springhead
Funeral wake catering in Springhead, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Springhead is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
For a wake in a place like Springhead, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Springhead
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Springhead: halls, homes and travel
Springhead is about 1 mile west of Northfleet, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Springhead? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Springhead to London (19 miles away).
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Botolph, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A2 to reach Springhead.
Wakes anywhere in DA11, DA10 and DA13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Gwynn Road, Fleet Road and Roman Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A2, Springhead is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Painters Ash (1 mile south-east), Northfleet (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Betsham (1 mile south-west) and Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (2.5 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Springhead include Northfleet School for Girls (0.6 miles east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles east)
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In late September, sunset in Springhead is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Occasions we serve in Springhead
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Springhead, such as:
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
Springhead: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Botolph?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Springhead from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you come to Springhead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Springhead and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Nearby places to Springhead
What else we do in Springhead
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away