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Hog Roast for a Wake in Claygate, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Claygate.
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Claygate
About our funeral wake catering in Claygate
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re often asked to cater wakes at home and family get-togethers after a service, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads.
For a wake near Claygate, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Where the roaster can go in Claygate
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- 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 Claygate
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Summer evenings in Claygate stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Claygate
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Towns and villages near Claygate
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Events we cater in Claygate
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Claygate, such as:
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Claygate: halls, homes and travel
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Claygate? We cover the whole area. Claygate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Claygate to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Marden station is about 1.8 miles away. Claygate is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (less than half a mile west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Claygate
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Claygate close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away