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Funeral Wake Catering in Watt's Cross
Funeral wake catering in Watt's Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Watt's Cross
Funeral wake catering in Watt's Cross, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Watt's Cross and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is anniversary memorials and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Watt's Cross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
Arranging a wake in Watt's Cross
Watt's Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Watt's Cross, from gardens to fields. Watt's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Watt's Cross to London (about 24 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Hildenborough station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Watt's Cross, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN11 postcode area. Other places close to Watt's Cross we cover include Hildenborough (1 mile south-east), Stocks Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Hilden Park (2 miles south-east) and Underriver (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Tonbridge (3 miles south-east) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
FAQs for Watt's Cross
How far is Watt's Cross from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Is Watt's Cross 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.
Do you cover Watt's Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Watt's Cross and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Watt's Cross. Summer evenings in Watt's Cross stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Watt's Cross
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Watt's Cross, such as:
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St John frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Watt's Cross
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Places near Watt's Cross
Other occasions in Watt's Cross
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards