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Funeral Wake Catering for Hucking
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hucking and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Hucking
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Funeral wake catering in Hucking, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For home wakes and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake near Hucking, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Nearby places to Hucking
Also in Hucking
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
FAQs for Hucking
Which station is closest to Hucking?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
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 big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Wake catering near Hucking
Hucking is about 5 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Hucking for wakes. Hucking is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Hucking is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Hucking, we cover Bicknor (1 mile east), Broad Street (1 mile south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south), Wormshill (2 miles east) and Eyhorne Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.8 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Hucking include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hook and Hatchet pub (within half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hucking
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Hucking hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Hucking. Wakes in Hucking are normally 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planning the wake in Hucking
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hucking. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For family travelling by train, Hollingbourne station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
What affects the price in Hucking
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Site access
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards