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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hythe, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hythe and across Kent.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Hythe
How our funeral wake catering works in Hythe
Wakes in Hythe happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is memorial gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a town like Hythe, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. The roaster goes in the garden or the hall grounds. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Hythe stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Planning the wake in Hythe
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hythe. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hythe
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and 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:
- A hall or room for eating
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Hythe, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives driving in can use the A259 and A261 to reach Hythe. Hythe is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Hythe is within about a mile of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of CT21 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A259 and A261, Hythe is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west)
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For event organisers in Hythe
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Hythe hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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