Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Ham, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Ham.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Ham
Funeral wake catering near Ham
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and celebrations of life, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Ham, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Nearby places to Ham
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ham
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Ham?
Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What affects the price in Ham
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ham
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ham:
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
After a service at Church of St George, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
Ham: halls, homes and travel
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ham and the surrounding area. Ham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ham.
Anywhere in CT14, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Ham we cover include Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For a summer wake in Ham, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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