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Hog Roast for a Wake in Allington, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Allington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Allington
Funeral wake catering near Allington
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We’re often asked to cater wakes at home and hall gatherings after a service, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In Allington, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in Allington are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
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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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Allington hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Allington: halls, homes and travel
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Allington, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Allington to Canterbury (25 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Barming station, about 0.8 miles west. Allington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in ME16, ME20 and ME14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Numbers
- Travel to Allington
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Allington?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Allington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at St. Nicholas' Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Allington
Could you cook in Whatman Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Allington close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Towns and villages near Allington
Other occasions in Allington
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away