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Hog Roast for a Wake in Buttsole, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Buttsole and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in Buttsole
About our funeral wake catering in Buttsole
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for family meals after a funeral and church and village hall wakes.
In rural Buttsole, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer evenings in Buttsole stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
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. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
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 contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Buttsole: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cater in Buttsole?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Buttsole and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
After a funeral in Buttsole
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Buttsole for wakes. Buttsole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Buttsole to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 5 miles of Buttsole.
Here we cover the CT13 and CT14 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Buttsole hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Buttsole
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Buttsole
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Buttsole?
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Buttsole, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards