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Hog Roast for a Wake in Crouch, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Crouch? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Crouch
Crouch questions
How far is Crouch from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
How our funeral wake catering works in Crouch
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater life celebrations and church and village hall wakes.
Near Crouch, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Crouch?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Crouch
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
For event organisers in Crouch
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Other occasions in Crouch
After a funeral in Crouch
Crouch is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Crouch, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Selling station is about 0.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Crouch, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include South Street (1 mile south-east), Gushmere (1 mile south-west), Neames Forstal (1 mile south), Hickmans Green (1 mile east) and Oversland (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3 miles south). The countryside around Crouch includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Events we cater in Crouch
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Crouch is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards