Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Trottiscliffe
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Trottiscliffe.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Trottiscliffe?
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Trottiscliffe
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
About our funeral wake catering in Trottiscliffe
After a funeral in Trottiscliffe, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes in village halls and remembrance gatherings.
Near Trottiscliffe, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Trottiscliffe
How far is Trottiscliffe from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
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’ll check it with you before booking.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Trottiscliffe?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Trottiscliffe, including:
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In winter, it’s dark in Trottiscliffe by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Trottiscliffe
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Wake catering near Trottiscliffe
Trottiscliffe is about 8 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover wakes in Trottiscliffe, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.7 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Trottiscliffe; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over ME19. That could mean a wake in a garden on Church Lane, School Lane and Wrotham Water Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Trottiscliffe we cover include Vigo Village (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile north-west), Addington (1 mile south-east), Culverstone Green (2 miles north) and Ryarsh (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3 miles east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards