Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hodsoll Street
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Hodsoll Street.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Hodsoll Street
Funeral wake catering near Hodsoll Street
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For wakes at a local club and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Hodsoll Street, 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 leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hodsoll Street?
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at Church of Saint Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Hodsoll Street: halls, homes and travel
Hodsoll Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Hodsoll Street, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hodsoll Street to London (21 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Meopham station, about 3.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hodsoll Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Haven Hill and Hodsoll Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ridley (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile south), New Street (1 mile north-east), Culverstone Green (1 mile east) and South Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (3.7 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (2.3 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Hodsoll Street
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
FAQs for Hodsoll Street
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hodsoll Street?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
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What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Hodsoll Street. In winter, it is dark in Hodsoll Street by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away