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Funeral Wake Catering in Swattenden
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Swattenden.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Swattenden
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Swattenden
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Swattenden, carved to order
After a funeral in Swattenden, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for remembrance gatherings and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Swattenden, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Wake catering near Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Swattenden suit a hog roast. Swattenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Swattenden is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Swattenden
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Swattenden is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Swattenden?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Congregational Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
Places near Swattenden
Other occasions in Swattenden
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Swattenden
Do you come out to small places like Swattenden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards