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Funeral Wake Catering in Swanscombe
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Swanscombe.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Swanscombe
What affects the price in Swanscombe
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Swanscombe, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater pub and club wakes and celebrations of life, serving salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in a place like Swanscombe, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Swanscombe questions
Can you do a hog roast in Castle Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Swanscombe from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Autumn and winter afternoons in Swanscombe get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm 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 check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Planning the wake in Swanscombe
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Swanscombe, including:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Swanscombe: halls, homes and travel
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Swanscombe, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A206 and A226 to reach Swanscombe.
Anywhere in DA9 and DA10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as London Road, Craylands Square and High Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A206 and A226, Swanscombe is simple for us to get to for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), Darenth (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south).
A little further out are Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Schools near Swanscombe include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Swanscombe
Also in Swanscombe
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away