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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chartham, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Chartham and the surrounding area.
- One-year memorials
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Chartham
How our funeral wake catering works in Chartham
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We’re often asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes in village halls, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Chartham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Chartham are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, 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.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Chartham?
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Chartham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
Places near Chartham
Other occasions in Chartham
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Chartham
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chartham, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Chartham: halls, homes and travel
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Chartham and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, Chartham has its own station, Chartham station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Whether your wake is on Station Road, River Court and The Green or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Artichoke Inn (under half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Why choose a hog roast in Chartham?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Chartham: your questions answered
Is Chartham close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Chartham?
Chartham station, in Chartham itself.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you come to Chartham?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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