Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hawley, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Hawley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Hawley?
Wake catering near Hawley
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Wakes in Hawley are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hawley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hawley to London (15 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hawley; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the DA2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Four Lymes pub (less than half a mile north)
Funeral wake catering in Hawley, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For family meals after a funeral and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
For a wake near Hawley, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hawley
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hawley. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
FAQs for Hawley
Do you come out to small places like Hawley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where the roaster can go in Hawley
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Hawley stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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