Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Tunbridge Hill
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Tunbridge Hill and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Tunbridge Hill
Funeral wake catering near Tunbridge Hill
After a funeral in Tunbridge Hill, 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. For one-year memorials and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Tunbridge Hill, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Tunbridge Hill questions
Is Tunbridge Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Tunbridge Hill close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Tunbridge Hill?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Tunbridge Hill are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Tunbridge Hill: venues and practical details
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. A hog roast suits wakes around Tunbridge Hill, whatever the venue. Tunbridge Hill is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Tunbridge Hill to Canterbury (24 miles away).
This part of Medway takes in ME3. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Why choose a hog roast in Tunbridge Hill?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is often 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 us?
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away