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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bishopstone, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Bishopstone and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Bishopstone
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bishopstone
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
About our funeral wake catering in Bishopstone
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and family meals after a funeral.
For a wake in a place like Bishopstone, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Arranging a wake in Bishopstone
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bishopstone and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Bishopstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bishopstone, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in CT6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Bishopstone we cover include Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Bishopstone includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why choose a hog roast in Bishopstone?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Bishopstone hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Bishopstone
Is Bishopstone close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Events we cater in Bishopstone
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Bishopstone. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Most wakes in Bishopstone are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away