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Funeral Wake Catering for Wilsley Green
Funeral wake catering in Wilsley Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Wilsley Green
Wilsley Green: halls, homes and travel
Wilsley Green is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wilsley Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Wilsley Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.8 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Wilsley Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Quaker Drive, Angley Walk and Swifts View or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wilsley Pound (1 mile north-east), Sissinghurst (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles north-east) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse pub (under half a mile south)
Funeral wake catering in Wilsley Green, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and wakes at a local club, we can cook salads, new potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
Near Wilsley Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Wilsley Green stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Also near Wilsley Green
What else we do in Wilsley Green
For event organisers in Wilsley Green
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Wilsley Green
Which station is closest to Wilsley Green?
Staplehurst station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Wilsley Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Wilsley Green
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Wilsley Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards