Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Hearnden Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hearnden Green and across Kent.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Hearnden Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Hearnden Green
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and life celebrations, with apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Hearnden Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Where the roaster can go in Hearnden Green
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For event organisers in Hearnden Green
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Hearnden Green: halls, homes and travel
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Hearnden Green? We cover the whole area. Hearnden Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Hearnden Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across TN27. For wakes just outside Hearnden Green, we cover Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in Hearnden Green, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
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. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Hearnden Green: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Hearnden Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Occasions we serve in Hearnden Green
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Hearnden Green most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Travel to Hearnden Green
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away