Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Devil's Den, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Devil's Den.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Devil's Den?
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late September, sunset in Devil's Den is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Devil's Den, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. For gatherings at the family home and family meals after a funeral, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
In rural Devil's Den, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Wakes in Devil's Den: venues and practical details
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Devil's Den? We can help. Devil's Den is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Devil's Den to Canterbury (23 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Devil's Den, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across ME17 and the streets around it. Other places close to Devil's Den we cover include Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
FAQs for Devil's Den
What’s the nearest station to Devil's Den?
Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Devil's Den?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Places near Devil's Den
Also in Devil's Den
For event organisers in Devil's Den
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose a hog roast in Devil's Den?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Devil's Den?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Devil's Den. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What affects the price in Devil's Den
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away