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Hog Roast for a Wake in Farthing Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Farthing Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering in Farthing Green
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Farthing Green
We cater wakes in Farthing Green and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Typical bookings include wakes at home and hall gatherings after a service, serving halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Farthing Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Where the roaster can go in Farthing Green
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Wakes in Farthing Green: venues and practical details
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover wakes in Farthing Green. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Farthing Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN12 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Wakes in Farthing Green are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Farthing Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
China crockery is available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Farthing Green
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
In Farthing Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Farthing Green questions
Is Farthing Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Farthing Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can you cater in Farthing Green?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away