Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Barham, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Barham and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering for Barham
Where the roaster can go in Barham
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
How our funeral wake catering works in Barham
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include scattering-of-ashes gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Barham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Nearby places to Barham
Also in Barham
FAQs for Barham
Is Barham close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Is Barham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
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 we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Barham are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
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
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Who books funeral wake catering in Barham?
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Barham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Snowdown station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
Wake catering near Barham
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Barham and the surrounding area. Barham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Barham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Barham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Barham, we also cover Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Black Robin Public House (0.8 miles north)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away