Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Marley, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Marley.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Marley?
How our funeral wake catering works in Marley
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it’s family get-togethers after a service and church and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads.
Near Marley, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Marley
What else we do in Marley
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
What affects the price in Marley
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Marley: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
We are gathering after a service at St John the Baptist's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
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.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Marley. Most wakes in Marley are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Marley: halls, homes and travel
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Marley and its neighbours for wakes. Marley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Marley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Marley?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Marley, including:
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards