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Hog Roast for a Wake in East Hill, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in East Hill and across Kent.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in East Hill
Events we cater in East Hill
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near East Hill, such as:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Shoreham (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How our funeral wake catering works in East Hill
A wake in East Hill is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re frequently asked to cater church and village hall wakes and home wakes, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In rural East Hill, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near East Hill
What else we do in East Hill
Where the roaster can go in East Hill
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
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.
Wake catering near East Hill
East Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around East Hill, from gardens to fields. East Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from East Hill to London (18 miles away).
After a service at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of TN15. From Cherry Tree Grove, Ashen Grove Road and East Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Knatts Valley (1 mile south-east), Romney Street (1 mile south-west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile north) and Woodlands (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west).
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in East Hill is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
East Hill: your questions answered
Is East Hill close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards