Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hoppers Corner
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hoppers Corner and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in Hoppers Corner
Funeral wake catering in Hoppers Corner, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. On the menu are salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and memorial events.
In a small place like Hoppers Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Hoppers Corner are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hoppers Corner, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Read more
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Hoppers Corner: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Hoppers Corner from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Wake catering near Hoppers Corner
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Hoppers Corner for wakes. Hoppers Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, East Farleigh station is about 0.9 miles away. Hoppers Corner is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the ME15 postcode area. From Lower Road and Charlton Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (0.6 miles south-west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Occasions we serve in Hoppers Corner
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Hoppers Corner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at All Saints Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Hoppers Corner
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hoppers Corner
Other occasions in Hoppers Corner
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away