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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wrotham, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Wrotham and across Kent.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering for Wrotham
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space inside for guests
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
About our funeral wake catering in Wrotham
After a funeral in Wrotham, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and hall gatherings after a service.
For a wake near Wrotham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
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Planning the wake in Wrotham
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Wrotham, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For a service at a church like Church of St George, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Wakes in Wrotham: venues and practical details
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wakes in Wrotham are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Wrotham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wrotham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of TN15. Local streets include High Street, Old London Road and West Street; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borough Green Primary School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Wrotham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just 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. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Wrotham
How far is Wrotham from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Wrotham?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you come to Wrotham?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Wrotham stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Wrotham
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away