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Funeral Wake Catering for Wilsley Pound
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Wilsley Pound.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Wilsley Pound
About our funeral wake catering in Wilsley Pound
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and gatherings after a cremation, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Wilsley Pound, wakes are often at home or in the 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.
Where the roaster can go in Wilsley Pound
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Wilsley Pound
Is Wilsley Pound close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you wait?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Nearby places to Wilsley Pound
Also in Wilsley Pound
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wake catering near Wilsley Pound
Wilsley Pound is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Wilsley Pound. Wilsley Pound is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wilsley Pound to Canterbury (26 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Wilsley Pound; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Sissinghurst (1 mile east), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (2 miles west) 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).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.7 miles east)
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in Wilsley Pound get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Wilsley Pound
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Wilsley Pound, including:
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
If relatives are coming by rail, Staplehurst station, about 4.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Wilsley Pound, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards