Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Bobbing, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Bobbing: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Bobbing
Funeral wake catering in Bobbing, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Bobbing happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and home wakes, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
Near Bobbing, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Also in Bobbing
Bobbing: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bobbing?
The closest is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Bobbing?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Who books funeral wake catering in Bobbing?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Bobbing, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Bartholomew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Most wakes in Bobbing are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in Bobbing
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Bobbing, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Bobbing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bobbing to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Newington station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Bobbing may suit. Bobbing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across ME9. We can cater a wake on streets such as Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Bobbing, we cover Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Bobbing include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away