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Hog Roast for a Wake in Minster, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Minster.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Minster
Funeral wake catering in Minster, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it is wakes at a local club and gatherings at the family home, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Minster, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Wakes in Minster: venues and practical details
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Minster for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Minster is within about 5 miles of the sea.
For wakes in CT12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). The countryside around Minster includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late September, sunset in Minster is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Minster?
It copes with timings that shift.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Minster, including:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in Minster
Can you cater after a service at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Minster too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater in Minster?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Minster and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Minster hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
What we serve, 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
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Also near Minster
Also in Minster
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards