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Hog Roast for a Wake in Kingsnorth, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Kingsnorth? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Kingsnorth
Funeral wake catering in Kingsnorth, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For one-year memorials and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
Near Kingsnorth, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why choose a hog roast in Kingsnorth?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Kingsnorth
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Kingsnorth
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Kingsnorth, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In late September, sunset in Kingsnorth is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Kingsnorth
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- Travel to Kingsnorth
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or TN23 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Kingsnorth
Kingsnorth is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cover wakes in Kingsnorth, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ashford International station, about 1.9 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kingsnorth, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN23 and TN26, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Hill, South Lea and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Kingsnorth, we also cover Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stubb's Cross (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
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Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Kingsnorth
Can you do a hog roast in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Kingsnorth close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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