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Hog Roast for a Wake in Charing Heath, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Charing Heath.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Charing Heath?
Funeral wake catering near Charing Heath
A wake in Charing Heath is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. For life celebrations and church and village hall wakes, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
For a wake near Charing Heath, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Events we cater in Charing Heath
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Charing Heath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Charing Heath
More for events in Charing Heath
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Charing Heath
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Charing Heath is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Charing Heath: halls, homes and travel
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater wakes across Charing Heath and nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing Heath, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Charing Heath: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Charing Heath?
Charing station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Charing Heath 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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away