Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Halfway Street, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Halfway Street.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Halfway Street
Funeral wake catering in Halfway Street, carved to order
We cater wakes in Halfway Street and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a local club and home wakes, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads.
Near Halfway Street, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Halfway Street
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Halfway Street, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that Shepherds Well station is about 0.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Wake catering near Halfway Street
Halfway Street is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Halfway Street, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Halfway Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Halfway Street, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Halfway Street, we cover Sibertswold (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile east), Lydden (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (2 miles east) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Bricklayers' Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Halfway Street
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Travel to Halfway Street
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china.
Where the roaster can go in Halfway Street
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Halfway Street
Also in Halfway Street
Common questions in Halfway Street
Do you come out to small places like Halfway Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Halfway Street is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards