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Hog Roast for a Wake in Five Wents, 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 Five Wents.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Five Wents
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Five Wents, carved to order
A wake in Five Wents 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. Whether it’s celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In a small place like Five Wents, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Five Wents
What’s the nearest station to Five Wents?
Hollingbourne station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater in Five Wents?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Who books funeral wake catering in Five Wents?
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hollingbourne station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Five Wents
Five Wents is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Five Wents, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Five Wents is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Five Wents is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Leeds Road and Sutton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Five Wents, we cover Warmlake (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile north-west), Chart Sutton (1 mile west) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (4.2 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Five Wents include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (within half a mile west)
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Five Wents are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
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.
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For event organisers in Five Wents
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Places near Five Wents
Other occasions in Five Wents
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards