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Hog Roast for a Wake in Whetsted, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Whetsted.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
A hog roast near Whetsted
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
About our funeral wake catering in Whetsted
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For family get-togethers after a service and celebrations of life, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In a small place like Whetsted, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
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Wakes in Whetsted: venues and practical details
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Whetsted and the surrounding area. Whetsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Whetsted to London (29 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
For wakes in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Whetsted include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Whetsted
Is Whetsted close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Whetsted?
Paddock Wood station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
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 Whetsted. For a summer wake in Whetsted, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the wake in Whetsted
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Whetsted most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Five Oak Green Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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