Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Further Quarter, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Further Quarter and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Further Quarter
Funeral wake catering in Further Quarter, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings after scattering ashes, with halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
Near Further Quarter, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Occasions we serve in Further Quarter
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Further Quarter, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, Pluckley station is about 3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
Places near Further Quarter
Other occasions in Further Quarter
Further Quarter questions
How far is Further Quarter from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Further Quarter?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Further Quarter hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in Further Quarter
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater wakes across Further Quarter and nearby, from gardens to fields. Further Quarter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Further Quarter is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN26, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Further Quarter we cover include High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer evenings in Further Quarter stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards