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Hog Roast for a Wake in Appledore, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Appledore and across Kent.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Appledore?
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late September, sunset in Appledore is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering near Appledore
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it is anniversary memorials and pub and club wakes, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Appledore, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Towns and villages near Appledore
Other occasions in Appledore
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Appledore, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Appledore questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Appledore close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Where the roaster can go in Appledore
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Appledore
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Appledore, including:
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
If relatives are coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wakes in Appledore: venues and practical details
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Appledore and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 6 miles of Appledore, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in TN26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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