Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Maypole, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Maypole: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in Maypole
About our funeral wake catering in Maypole
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance gatherings, we can cook salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Maypole, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Maypole?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Maypole and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Cross often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Maypole
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Wake catering near Maypole
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Maypole and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, Herne Bay station is about 2.6 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Maypole.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your guests. From Maypole Lane and Maypole Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
For event organisers in Maypole
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Questions from Maypole
Which station is closest to Maypole?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Cross: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you come to Maypole?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Autumn and winter afternoons in Maypole get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards