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Hog Roast for a Wake in Milstead, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Milstead: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Milstead
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
About our funeral wake catering in Milstead
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and ashes ceremonies, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
In rural Milstead, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Milstead
What else we do in Milstead
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Milstead: halls, homes and travel
Milstead is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Milstead suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Milstead to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 3.2 miles north. Milstead is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as Frinsted Road, Manor Road and Horn Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Milstead, we also cover Hollybushes (1 mile south-east), Bluetown (1 mile south-east), Frinsted (1 mile south-west), Wichling (2 miles south-east) and Doddington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3 miles north) and Newnham Castle (3.2 miles east).
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Milstead stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Milstead
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Questions from Milstead
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Milstead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards