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Funeral Wake Catering in Hartlip
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Hartlip.
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for Hartlip
Common questions in Hartlip
Which station is closest to Hartlip?
Newington station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Funeral wake catering in Hartlip, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and one-year memorials.
In rural Hartlip, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Where the roaster can go in Hartlip
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Places near Hartlip
Other occasions in Hartlip
Wake catering near Hartlip
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We cater wakes across Hartlip and nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hartlip to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Hartlip is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Hartlip, we also cover Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.3 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Hartlip
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Hartlip, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.3 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it’s dark in Hartlip by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards