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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodhatch, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Woodhatch: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Woodhatch
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Woodhatch hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Woodhatch, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Woodhatch is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are frequently booked for memorial events and pub and club wakes.
For a wake near Woodhatch, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Wakes in Woodhatch: venues and practical details
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater wakes across Woodhatch and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Woodhatch is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of TN11 and TN14 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Woodhatch include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Woodhatch is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Woodhatch
Which station is closest to Woodhatch?
Hildenborough station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Woodhatch too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Places near Woodhatch
Also in Woodhatch
Planning the wake in Woodhatch
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Where the roaster can go in Woodhatch
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards