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Hog Roast for a Wake in Murston, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Murston.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Murston
Funeral wake catering in Murston, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and hall gatherings after a service.
Around Murston, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Murston
Could you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Murston?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater in Murston?
Yes, Murston is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Occasions we serve in Murston
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Murston, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Local halls and clubs near Murston can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it is dark in Murston by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Murston: halls, homes and travel
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Murston for wakes. Murston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Sittingbourne station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Families holding a service at Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Murston is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME10 and ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Murston, we also cover Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (less than half a mile west).
- Local schools include Sittingbourne Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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