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Funeral Wake Catering for Wanshurst Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Wanshurst Green and across Kent.
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Wanshurst Green
Funeral wake catering in Wanshurst Green, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. On the menu are new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Wanshurst Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
FAQs for Wanshurst Green
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
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Where the roaster can go in Wanshurst Green
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Wakes in Wanshurst Green: venues and practical details
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wanshurst Green is well within our area for wakes. Wanshurst Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Wanshurst Green to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Marden station is about 1.2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wanshurst Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN12 postcode area. Other places close to Wanshurst Green we cover include St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Wanshurst Green
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Wanshurst Green
Alternatives are available.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wanshurst Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it’s dark in Wanshurst Green by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away