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Hog Roast for a Wake in Garlinge, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Garlinge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Garlinge
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Funeral wake catering near Garlinge
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings.
Around Garlinge, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Who books funeral wake catering in Garlinge?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Garlinge. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Garlinge may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Other occasions in Garlinge
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Garlinge. Late-December sunset in Garlinge is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Garlinge
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Wakes in Garlinge: venues and practical details
Garlinge is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Wakes in Garlinge are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 0.8 miles north-east. If the funeral is at a church such as St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Garlinge is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT9 and CT8, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Bridge Road and Caxton Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Westbrook (1 mile north-east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-east), Margate (1 mile east) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (11 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Margate Old Town Local History Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Margate West (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (0.5 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Garlinge
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Garlinge
Can you cater after a service at St James?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you roast near the sea around Garlinge?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away