Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Ash, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Ash: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Ash
Funeral wake catering in Ash, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it is gatherings at clubs and pubs and memorial events, we can cook new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Ash, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Where the roaster can go in Ash
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Ash
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Ash
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wakes in Ash are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ash to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of CT3 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Ash we cover include Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (within half a mile west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Ash hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Ash. In winter, it is dark in Ash by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Ash
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
Common questions in Ash
How far is Ash from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ash?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ash, including:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sandwich station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
Also near Ash
What else we do in Ash
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards