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Hog Roast for a Wake in Loose, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Loose and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
Planning an event in Loose?
For event organisers in Loose
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
About our funeral wake catering in Loose
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and celebrations of life, serving salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Loose, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Loose are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Loose?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Loose
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Loose and the surrounding area. Loose is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Loose is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME15 and ME17, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Loose we cover include Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Who books funeral wake catering in Loose?
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Loose and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, East Farleigh station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
Questions from Loose
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
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.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards