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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hunton, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Hunton.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Hunton?
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Funeral wake catering in Hunton, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Hunton is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and wakes at home, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In rural Hunton, home or the hall is usual. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Hunton
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Hunton is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Also near Hunton
Also in Hunton
Questions from Hunton
How far is Hunton from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Hunton?
Yalding station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater in Hunton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hunton and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Hunton
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Hunton, whatever the venue. Hunton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hunton to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in ME15, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Hunton, we cover Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
A little further out are Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
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.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hunton?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Hunton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Yalding station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards