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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hartley, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hartley and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Hartley?
Funeral wake catering near Hartley
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and memorial events, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes.
In rural Hartley, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Who books funeral wake catering in Hartley?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hartley, such as:
- One-year memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Hartley stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Hartley
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
After a funeral in Hartley
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Hartley, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Hartley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hartley to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Hartley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. From Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Hartley, we cover Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
FAQs for Hartley
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a hog roast in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
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.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away