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Hog Roast for a Wake in Grafty Green, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Grafty Green.
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in Grafty Green?
Who books funeral wake catering in Grafty Green?
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Grafty Green. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Funeral wake catering in Grafty Green, carved to order
A wake in Grafty Green is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. For one-year memorials and hall gatherings after a service, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In rural Grafty Green, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose a hog roast in Grafty Green?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Grafty Green
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Grafty Green
What else we do in Grafty Green
Where the roaster can go in Grafty Green
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
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.
FAQs for Grafty Green
What’s the nearest station to Grafty Green?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Grafty Green: halls, homes and travel
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Grafty Green? We cover the whole area. Grafty Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.1 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Grafty Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Grafty Green we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
- Schools near Grafty Green include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (under half a mile north)
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In winter, it’s dark in Grafty Green by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards