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Hog Roast for a Wake in Heaverham, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Heaverham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in Heaverham
About our funeral wake catering in Heaverham
Wakes in Heaverham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is memorial gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, we will put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
In rural Heaverham, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Heaverham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Wake catering near Heaverham
Heaverham is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover wakes in Heaverham. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Heaverham to London (20 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Kemsing station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Heaverham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. For wakes just outside Heaverham, we cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile north), Kemsing (2 miles west), Knatts Valley (2 miles north) and Romney Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (2.5 miles west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1 mile west). The countryside around Heaverham includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (2.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Heaverham
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Here’s what people in Heaverham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Questions from Heaverham
How far is Heaverham from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Heaverham?
Kemsing station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards