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Funeral Wake Catering for Tudeley
Funeral wake catering in Tudeley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Tudeley
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Tudeley
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and family meals after a funeral.
In rural Tudeley, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Wake catering near Tudeley
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Tudeley, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Tudeley to London (about 28 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
This part of Kent takes in TN11. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 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).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Tudeley includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Tudeley include Bishop Chavasse Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poacher & Partridge pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Tudeley
Is Tudeley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Tudeley?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 2 miles away.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you come to Tudeley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tudeley and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Who books funeral wake catering in Tudeley?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Tudeley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Tonbridge station is about 2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Tudeley. For a summer wake in Tudeley, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Tudeley
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Towns and villages near Tudeley
Other occasions in Tudeley
What affects the price in Tudeley
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Tudeley, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards