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Hog Roast for a Wake in Frinsted, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Frinsted and across Kent.
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Frinsted
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Frinsted
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How our funeral wake catering works in Frinsted
A wake in Frinsted is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and wakes at home, with salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In rural Frinsted, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Frinsted stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Frinsted: halls, homes and travel
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Frinsted, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Frinsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Frinsted to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Harrietsham station, about 3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Frinsted, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.5 miles west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Frinsted?
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Frinsted, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at St Giles frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Frinsted: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Frinsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Frinsted close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Frinsted
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Frinsted
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away