Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hawkenbury, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hawkenbury and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Hawkenbury
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A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is remembrance days and life celebrations, we can cook apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
In rural Hawkenbury, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Hawkenbury: halls, homes and travel
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Hawkenbury, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Hawkenbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hawkenbury to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hawkenbury, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN12, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Hawkenbury, we also cover Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Hawkenbury
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Hawkenbury
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. For a summer wake in Hawkenbury, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
It is 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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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Hawkenbury: your questions answered
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
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.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Hawkenbury
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Planning the wake in Hawkenbury
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hawkenbury:
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, Staplehurst station, about 1.3 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away