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Funeral Wake Catering for Haine
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Haine? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Haine
Funeral wake catering in Haine, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Haine and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and family meals after a funeral, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In rural Haine, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
For event organisers in Haine
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late September, sunset in Haine is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Haine, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Haine
Haine is about 2 miles north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Haine, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
A club or hall near Haine gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ramsgate station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Haine is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in CT12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hawthorn Grange and Haine Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Newington (1 mile south-east), Westwood (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile south-west), Flete (1 mile north-west) and Chilton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Margate West (2.6 miles north-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Haine include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Haine include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.1 miles east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Haine
Can you roast near the sea around Haine?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater after a service at St Christopher's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Haine
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Here’s what people in Haine most often book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at St Christopher's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also in Haine
- 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