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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hollybushes, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Hollybushes? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Hollybushes
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Autumn and winter afternoons in Hollybushes get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Hollybushes, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For family get-togethers after a service and ashes ceremonies, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Hollybushes, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Hollybushes questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning the wake in Hollybushes
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Hollybushes, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Wakes in Hollybushes: venues and practical details
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hollybushes? We can help. Hollybushes is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sittingbourne station is about 3.7 miles away. Hollybushes is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. For wakes just outside Hollybushes, we cover Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
For event organisers in Hollybushes
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Nearby places to Hollybushes
Other occasions in Hollybushes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Hollybushes
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards