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Funeral Wake Catering for Hacklinge
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hacklinge and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Hacklinge
Funeral wake catering near Hacklinge
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home.
For a wake near Hacklinge, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
FAQs for Hacklinge
Is Hacklinge too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Wakes in Hacklinge: venues and practical details
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover wakes in Hacklinge, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hacklinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St George frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Hacklinge is within about 3 miles of the sea.
For wakes in CT14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hacklinge include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Coach pub (within half a mile south)
Why choose a hog roast in Hacklinge?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally 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.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in Hacklinge are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hacklinge, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
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.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or CT14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Places near Hacklinge
Other occasions in Hacklinge
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hacklinge?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Hacklinge, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Hacklinge
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hacklinge
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away