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Hog Roast for a Wake in Graveney, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Graveney.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Graveney
Funeral wake catering in Graveney, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Graveney is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In a small place like Graveney, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books funeral wake catering in Graveney?
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Graveney, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Graveney are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Graveney: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Graveney?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in South Swale?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Graveney?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Graveney and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Towns and villages near Graveney
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Graveney hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
After a funeral in Graveney
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Graveney and its neighbours for wakes. Graveney is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Graveney to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Faversham station is about 2.4 miles away. Graveney is within about 5 miles of the sea.
For wakes in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Graveney include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.1 miles west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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