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Funeral Wake Catering in Teasley Mead
Something for nearly everyone: 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 Teasley Mead.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering in Teasley Mead
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Wakes in Teasley Mead are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Teasley Mead, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For gatherings at the family home and ashes ceremonies, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
In a small place like Teasley Mead, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Events we cater in Teasley Mead
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station, about 0.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Wakes in Teasley Mead: venues and practical details
Teasley Mead is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Teasley Mead for wakes. Teasley Mead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For a service at a church like All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Teasley Mead; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Teasley Mead, Willetts Lane and Carriers Place or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Teasley Mead we cover include Ashurst (1 mile south-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile east), Fordcombe (1 mile east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5 miles east). The countryside around Teasley Mead includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sussex Oak Inn (0.9 miles west)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Teasley Mead
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Teasley Mead
Which station is closest to Teasley Mead?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at All Saints?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Teasley Mead, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards