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Hog Roast for a Wake in Martin, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Martin? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Martin
After a funeral in Martin
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Martin is well within our area for wakes. Martin is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Augustine frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Martin is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over CT15. From The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Martin we cover include Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Martin include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Lantern Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
How our funeral wake catering works in Martin
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For church and village hall wakes and memorial events, we can cook new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads for your guests.
For a wake near Martin, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Occasions we serve in Martin
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Martin, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Martin has its own station, Martin Mill station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What affects the price in Martin
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Martin?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Martin hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Martin: your questions answered
Is Martin close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Martin?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
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The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in Martin by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away