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Funeral Wake Catering in Charing Hill
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Charing Hill.
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Charing Hill
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wake in Charing Hill, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Charing Hill, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Charing Hill and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and one-year memorials.
In rural Charing Hill, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. 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.
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Arranging a wake in Charing Hill
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Charing Hill. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Charing Hill to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Charing Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN27, we can roast on site for your guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Charing Hill
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Charing Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, Charing station is about 0.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Charing Hill
Do you come out to small places like Charing Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Charing Hill?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Charing Hill
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. 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.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards