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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 turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Minster.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Minster
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering in Minster, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Minster, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Wakes in Minster are frequently at home or in a local hall. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Wakes in Minster: venues and practical details
Minster is about 6 miles north-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Minster and the surrounding area. Minster is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A2500 and B2008 to reach Minster. If the funeral is at a church such as The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We cater wakes across ME12. Streets in the area include High Street, Lapwing Close and Copland Avenue, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find Minster on the A2500 and B2008, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For wakes just outside Minster, we cover Halfway Houses (1 mile west), Sheerness (2 miles north-west), Queenborough (2 miles west), Eastchurch (3 miles east) and Rushenden (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles south-west), Whitstable (11 miles south-east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Herne Bay (15 miles east) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Minster Gatehouse Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and Castle Rough (4.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Minster include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.8 miles west) and Leigh Academy Minster (0.9 miles west)
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Autumn and winter afternoons in Minster get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Minster
Can you cater after a service at The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga?
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.
How far is Minster from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request.
Who books funeral wake catering in Minster?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in Minster most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Queenborough station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Minster hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Minster
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards