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Hog Roast for a Wake in Howt Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Howt Green and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Howt Green
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Howt Green are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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About our funeral wake catering in Howt Green
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
Near Howt Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Where the roaster can go in Howt Green
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Howt Green
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
After a funeral in Howt Green
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Howt Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Howt Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Howt Green to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Kemsley station is about 0.6 miles away. A club or hall near Howt Green gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Howt Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Howt Green
More for events in Howt Green
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Howt Green
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Howt Green
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Howt Green?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Howt Green most often book a hog roast for:
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Bartholomew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
Why choose a hog roast in Howt Green?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Howt Green: your questions answered
Is Howt Green close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Could you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you cater in Howt Green?
Yes, Howt Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away