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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodlands, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Woodlands and the surrounding area.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Woodlands?
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Travel to Woodlands
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Woodlands
Wake catering across Woodlands and Kent, wherever the family gathers. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings at the family home.
Near Woodlands, wakes are often 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 pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Towns and villages near Woodlands
More for events in Woodlands
Arranging a wake in Woodlands
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover wakes in Woodlands, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Woodlands to London (19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Kemsing station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Woodlands is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN15, we can roast on site for your guests. If your venue is just outside Woodlands, we also cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
FAQs for Woodlands
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, 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, especially on the day.
Occasions we serve in Woodlands
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodlands and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
After a service at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer evenings in Woodlands stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards