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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cobham, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Cobham and across Kent.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Cobham
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cobham
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Funeral wake catering in Cobham, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial events and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
For a wake near Cobham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Cobham, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Cobham
Also in Cobham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Cobham hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Wake catering near Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Cobham, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cobham to London (23 miles away).
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wherever your wake is in DA12, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a wake in a garden on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Cobham, we also cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Cobham include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Cobham
Is Cobham close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Cobham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Events we cater in Cobham
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Cobham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards