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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bonnington, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Bonnington and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Bonnington
Funeral wake catering in Bonnington, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it’s ashes ceremonies and home wakes, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
For a wake near Bonnington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
What affects the price in Bonnington
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Crockery choices
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Bonnington: your questions answered
Is Bonnington 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.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Rumwold?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In late September, sunset in Bonnington is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bonnington
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Bonnington hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Bonnington
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Bonnington is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Bonnington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bonnington to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Rumwold often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bonnington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. From Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Bonnington
Other occasions in Bonnington
Occasions we serve in Bonnington
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Bonnington. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.6 miles west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards