Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hamstreet, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Hamstreet: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Hamstreet?
Questions from Hamstreet
Which station is closest to Hamstreet?
Hamstreet has its own station: Ham Street station.
Is Hamstreet close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How our funeral wake catering works in Hamstreet
After a funeral in Hamstreet, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it is gatherings at the family home and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce and more.
In rural Hamstreet, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hamstreet?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hamstreet, including:
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Hamstreet: Ham Street station.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Hamstreet
What else we do in Hamstreet
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Hamstreet is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Hamstreet?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Hamstreet
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Hamstreet
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Hamstreet, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cater wakes across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hamstreet include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The Dukes Head pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards