Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hartley, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Hartley.
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Hartley?
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering near Hartley
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. On the menu are salads, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and home wakes.
For a wake in a place like Hartley, the village hall is often the heart of it. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hartley?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hartley:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
After a service at Church of Saint Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Hartley
Can you do a hog roast in Rectory Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Church of Saint Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Most wakes in Hartley are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hartley, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Hartley: venues and practical details
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Hartley suit a hog roast. Hartley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hartley to London (about 19 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Hartley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Hartley, we cover Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Hartley include Longfield Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Railway Tavern (0.9 miles north)
Towns and villages near Hartley
Also in Hartley
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards