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Funeral Wake Catering for Swanley
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Swanley and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Swanley
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Swanley hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Swanley, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Swanley and Kent, wherever the family gathers. We’re frequently asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings at the family home, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In Swanley, the hall is frequently where people gather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Also in Swanley
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Questions from Swanley
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you come to Swanley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Swanley and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Swanley
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BR8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Swanley: halls, homes and travel
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Swanley? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
With the A20 and B258 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Swanley. For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Swanley: Swanley station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Swanley; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the BR8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on London Road, Station Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Swanley is on the A20 and B258, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Swanley we cover include Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Swanley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Swanley include Orchards Academy (less than half a mile west)
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer evenings in Swanley stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Swanley
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away