Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Ditton, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Ditton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Ditton
Where the roaster can go in Ditton
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
How our funeral wake catering works in Ditton
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Around Ditton, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Arranging a wake in Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Ditton? We can help. Ditton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in ME20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on London Road, Station Road and Scott Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Ditton, we also cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Ditton includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Ditton include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Kentish Quarryman pub (within half a mile north)
FAQs for Ditton
Is Ditton close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Ditton?
The closest is Aylesford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater in Ditton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ditton and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What affects the price in Ditton
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Ditton
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Ditton, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Other occasions in Ditton
Who books funeral wake catering in Ditton?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ditton:
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Wakes in Ditton are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away