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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cooper Street, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Cooper Street: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in Cooper Street
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Funeral wake catering near Cooper Street
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Cooper Street, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
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Planning the wake in Cooper Street
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Cooper Street:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cooper Street
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Cooper Street
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Common questions in Cooper Street
Can you roast near the sea around Cooper Street?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Cooper Street too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Summer evenings in Cooper Street stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Cooper Street
Cooper Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cooper Street and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Cooper Street to Canterbury (10 miles away).
The coast is within about 6 miles of Cooper Street.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include East Street (1 mile south), Great Stonar (2 miles east), Marshborough (2 miles south), Sandwich (2 miles south-east) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east), Broadstairs (7 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Cooper Street
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards