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Hog Roast for a Wake in Nash, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Nash and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Nash
About our funeral wake catering in Nash
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for church and village hall wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In rural Nash, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Nash
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
The menu, dish by dish
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)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Most wakes in Nash are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Nash, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Nash
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Nash. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Elmstone Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in CT3, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why choose a hog roast in Nash?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Nash?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Nash, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
For family travelling by train, Adisham station, about 3.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Common questions in Nash
What’s the nearest station to Nash?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Nash too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Nash
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards