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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hillborough, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hillborough and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering in Hillborough
How our funeral wake catering works in Hillborough
Wake catering across Hillborough and Kent, at homes, halls and venues. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a cremation and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
For a wake in a place like Hillborough, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
After a funeral in Hillborough
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Hillborough for wakes. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hillborough, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across the CT6 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Hillborough is on the A299, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover wakes in Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). The countryside around Hillborough includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. For a summer wake in Hillborough, there is 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.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hillborough
Can you roast near the sea around Hillborough?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Hillborough?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Planning the wake in Hillborough
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Here’s what people in Hillborough most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
Relatives driving in can use the A299 to reach Hillborough.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away