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Hog Roast for a Wake in East End, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in East End? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near East End
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Funeral wake catering near East End
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For gatherings after a cremation and wakes at home, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads and more.
For a wake near East End, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in East End. For a summer wake in East End, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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East End: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like East End?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
Can you cater in East End?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, East End and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Also near East End
More for events in East End
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in East End
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Why choose funeral wake catering in East End?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In East End and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as St Margaret's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near East End
East End is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover wakes in East End. East End is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of East End, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Wood Lane, Mockbeggar Lane and Jackson Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Fosten Green (1 mile north), Clapper Hill (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (1 mile east), West Cross (2 miles south) and Strood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east) and Bearsted (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (under half a mile south).
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards