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Funeral Wake Catering in Walter's Green
Funeral wake catering in Walter's Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
Planning an event in Walter's Green?
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Funeral wake catering in Walter's Green, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Walter's Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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FAQs for Walter's Green
How far is Walter's Green from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Walter's Green?
Ashurst Kent station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Walter's Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Walter's Green are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Walter's Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Walter's Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.3 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
Wake catering near Walter's Green
Walter's Green is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Walter's Green. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Walter's Green to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Walter's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Walter's Green we cover include Fordcombe (1 mile south-east), Teasley Mead (1 mile south-west), Ashurst (1 mile south), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chiddingstone Castle (2.8 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Walter's Green includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Bottle House Inn (0.8 miles north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away