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Hog Roast for a Wake in Great Chart, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Great Chart? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Great Chart
Who books funeral wake catering in Great Chart?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Great Chart, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ashford International station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
About our funeral wake catering in Great Chart
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We are often asked to cater wakes in village halls and wakes at home, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Near Great Chart, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often 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.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Towns and villages near Great Chart
What else we do in Great Chart
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Summer evenings in Great Chart stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Travel to Great Chart
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Great Chart
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Great Chart: venues and practical details
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Great Chart and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Great Chart to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Great Chart is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN23 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Great Chart
Could you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Where the roaster can go in Great Chart
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards