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Hog Roast for a Wake in East Farleigh, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to East Farleigh and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
Book a hog roast in East Farleigh
Funeral wake catering near East Farleigh
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for memorial events and ashes ceremonies.
In rural East Farleigh, home or the hall is usual. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Wakes in East Farleigh are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Common questions in East Farleigh
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in East Farleigh
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in East Farleigh
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to East Farleigh
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Occasions we serve in East Farleigh
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, East Farleigh station is in East Farleigh itself.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Wake catering near East Farleigh
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around East Farleigh. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
After a service at Church of Saint Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. East Farleigh is on or near the B2010, handy for relatives driving in. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of East Farleigh; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME15 and ME16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around East Farleigh include the B2010, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Farleigh include Boxley Hills.
- Schools near East Farleigh include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.4 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (within half a mile south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards