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Hog Roast for a Wake in Aldington, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Aldington.
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Aldington
About our funeral wake catering in Aldington
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Whether it’s celebrations of life and remembrance days, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Aldington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Aldington get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Aldington, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Aldington
How far is Aldington from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Martin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What do people get?
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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where the roaster can go in Aldington
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Aldington
Other occasions in Aldington
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planning the wake in Aldington
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at Church of St Martin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What affects the price in Aldington
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Arranging a wake in Aldington
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover wakes in Aldington, along with the towns and villages around it. Aldington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ham Street station is about 4.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aldington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. We can cater a wake on streets such as Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Aldington, we cover Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Aldington include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away