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Funeral Wake Catering in Tudeley Hale
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Tudeley Hale.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Tudeley Hale?
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
About our funeral wake catering in Tudeley Hale
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and memorial events.
In rural Tudeley Hale, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Events we cater in Tudeley Hale
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Tudeley Hale:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What affects the price in Tudeley Hale
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Tudeley Hale
Tudeley Hale is about 2 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tudeley Hale. Tudeley Hale is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Tudeley Hale to London (about 28 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 2.2 miles west.
Anywhere in TN11, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Tudeley (1 mile south-west), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
A little further out are The Milne Museum (2.1 miles west) and Tonbridge Castle (2 miles west). The countryside around Tudeley Hale includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hillview School for Girls (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poacher & Partridge pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Tudeley Hale hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Tudeley Hale
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
If the service runs late, we wait.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Wakes in Tudeley Hale are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Tudeley Hale
Is Tudeley Hale close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Tudeley Hale?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to Tudeley Hale?
Yes, Tudeley Hale is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away