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Hog Roast for a Wake in Greatstone-on-Sea, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Greatstone-on-Sea and across Kent.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Greatstone-on-Sea
Funeral wake catering in Greatstone-on-Sea, carved to order
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and pub and club wakes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In a small place like Greatstone-on-Sea, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
For event organisers in Greatstone-on-Sea
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Greatstone-on-Sea
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Greatstone-on-Sea, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
Families holding a service at St Peter's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
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What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Greatstone-on-Sea
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Greatstone-on-Sea questions
Can you do a hog roast in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Greatstone-on-Sea close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
After a funeral in Greatstone-on-Sea
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Greatstone-on-Sea? We cover the whole area. Greatstone-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN28 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Greatstone-on-Sea includes Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Fisherman pub (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Wakes in Greatstone-on-Sea are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards