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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stockland Green, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Stockland Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering for Stockland Green
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
How our funeral wake catering works in Stockland Green
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include church and village hall wakes and family get-togethers after a service, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In rural Stockland Green, home or the hall is usual. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Wakes in Stockland Green: venues and practical details
Stockland Green is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Stockland Green suit a hog roast. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stockland Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN3 postcode area. From Stockland Green Road and Etherington Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Stockland Green we cover include Speldhurst (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north), Southborough (1 mile east), Bullingstone (1 mile south-west) and Printstile (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east) and Snodland (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Place (2 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Gregory's Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Stockland Green
More for events in Stockland Green
What affects the price in Stockland Green
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Stockland Green
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Stockland Green
Which station is closest to Stockland Green?
The closest is High Brooms station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Wakes in Stockland Green are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Stockland Green
Alternatives are available.
In Stockland Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is High Brooms station, about 2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- 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