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Hog Roast for a Wake in Horton Kirby, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Horton Kirby and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Horton Kirby
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Horton Kirby
What’s the nearest station to Horton Kirby?
Farningham Road station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Horton Kirby?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Funeral wake catering in Horton Kirby, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and ashes ceremonies.
In a small place like Horton Kirby, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wake in Horton Kirby, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Horton Kirby
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Horton Kirby, including:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Farningham Road station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Also near Horton Kirby
Other occasions in Horton Kirby
Wake catering near Horton Kirby
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. We cover wakes in Horton Kirby. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Horton Kirby to London (16 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of Saint Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Horton Kirby is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in DA4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Horton Kirby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Where the roaster can go in Horton Kirby
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 spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Horton Kirby
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards