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Hog Roast for a Wake in Millbank, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Millbank: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Millbank
Funeral wake catering in Millbank, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it is gatherings at clubs and pubs and anniversary memorials, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
In rural Millbank, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. In late September, sunset in Millbank 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
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Millbank: halls, homes and travel
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Millbank and its neighbours for wakes. Millbank is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
After a service at Church of the Holy Cross, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Millbank is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Millbank, we cover Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Millbank
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Millbank?
Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
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What else we do in Millbank
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Millbank?
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Millbank. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
Where the roaster can go in Millbank
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Millbank hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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