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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hogben's Hill, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hogben's Hill and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Hogben's Hill
Funeral wake catering in Hogben's Hill, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Hogben's Hill is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We are frequently asked to cater ashes ceremonies and remembrance days, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Hogben's Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Hogben's Hill questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues 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.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
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Other occasions in Hogben's Hill
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wake in Hogben's Hill, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hogben's Hill?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
What affects the price in Hogben's Hill
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Hogben's Hill
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hogben's Hill, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Hogben's Hill
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Arranging a wake in Hogben's Hill
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Hogben's Hill, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Hogben's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Selling station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hogben's Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. For wakes just outside Hogben's Hill, we cover Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards