Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Kings Hill
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Kings Hill.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Kings Hill
Wakes in Kings Hill: venues and practical details
Kings Hill is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wakes in Kings Hill are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We cater wakes across the ME19 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Churchill Square, Townsend Square and Ruton Square, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Kings Hill, we cover Well Street (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-east), West Malling (2 miles north) and Nettlestead (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (1.7 miles north-east)
Funeral wake catering near Kings Hill
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Around Kings Hill, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. 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.
Places near Kings Hill
What else we do in Kings Hill
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Kings Hill
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Kings Hill
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Kings Hill:
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Kings Hill questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Manor Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you cater in Kings Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In winter, it’s dark in Kings Hill by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards