Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Frogham, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Frogham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Frogham?
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Frogham, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and memorial events.
In rural Frogham, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Frogham
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Towns and villages near Frogham
More for events in Frogham
Occasions we serve in Frogham
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Frogham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
For family travelling by train, Snowdown station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Frogham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Frogham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Frogham?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In late September, sunset in Frogham is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Frogham: halls, homes and travel
Frogham is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Frogham? We cover the whole area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Frogham to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Frogham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Frogham, we also cover Barfrestone (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile north), Woolage Village (1 mile west) and Elvington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (6 miles south-east).
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away