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Hog Roast for a Wake in Nackington, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Nackington and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Nackington
About our funeral wake catering in Nackington
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it is pub and club wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Nackington, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Nackington
What else we do in Nackington
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
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.
Occasions we serve in Nackington
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Nackington:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Where the roaster can go in Nackington
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Nackington
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Nackington hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Nackington
Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater wakes across Nackington and nearby, from gardens to fields. Nackington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 1.7 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Nackington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Street End (1 mile south-west), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Pett Bottom (2 miles south) and Wincheap (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.1 miles north-east)
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Nackington are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Questions from Nackington
How far is Nackington from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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