Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Holborough, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Holborough: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in Holborough
Funeral wake catering in Holborough, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We serve halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads, and we’re often booked for gatherings at clubs and pubs and life celebrations.
For a wake in a place like Holborough, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Holborough
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. We cover wakes in Holborough. Holborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Snodland station, about 0.5 miles south.
Here we cover the ME6, ME1 and ME19 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Holborough we cover include Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holborough include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Holborough
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Why choose funeral wake catering in Holborough?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Holborough. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the New Jerusalem, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Holborough are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get 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: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Places near Holborough
What else we do in Holborough
Questions from Holborough
How far is Holborough from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the New Jerusalem: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards