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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ash, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ash and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
Planning an event in Ash?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How our funeral wake catering works in Ash
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and church and village hall wakes.
For a wake near Ash, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
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FAQs for Ash
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you cover Ash?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Ash. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Ash to London (19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ash; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN15 and DA3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (under half a mile north)
For event organisers in Ash
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ash?
The family can spend time with guests.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ash:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Ash is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Ash
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away