Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hampton, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Hampton.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Hampton
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How our funeral wake catering works in Hampton
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We’re frequently asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and memorial gatherings, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in a place like Hampton, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Hampton hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
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. Summer evenings in Hampton stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Hampton: halls, homes and travel
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater wakes across Hampton and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station. Hampton 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 CT6, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Hampton we cover include Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hampton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hampton Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Hampton
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Travel to Hampton
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hampton?
It copes with timings that shift.
In Hampton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
After a service at St Andrew's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Where the roaster can go in Hampton
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hampton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Hampton
Which station is closest to Hampton?
Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater in Hampton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Hampton and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away