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Hog Roast for a Wake in Eddington, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Eddington.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
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Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover wakes in Eddington, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 0.5 miles away. Eddington is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Eddington, we also cover Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Eddington include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay Infant School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.8 miles north)
Funeral wake catering in Eddington, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In Eddington, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Eddington
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Eddington, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch 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
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Occasions we serve in Eddington
The family can spend time with guests.
In Eddington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at Church of St Martin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Eddington
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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