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Hog Roast for a Wake in Acton, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Acton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in Acton
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Funeral wake catering in Acton, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and memorial events, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In a small place like Acton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Common questions in Acton
What’s the nearest station to Acton?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What comes with the hog roast?
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.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Wake catering near Acton
Acton is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Acton. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Acton to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles east. The coast is within about 5 miles of Acton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in TN30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Acton, we also cover The Stocks (1 mile south), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south). The countryside around Acton includes Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Acton
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Summer evenings in Acton stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Acton
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Acton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
After a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards