Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Oare, 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 Oare.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Oare
About our funeral wake catering in Oare
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. For wakes at home and wakes in village halls, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Oare, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Other occasions in Oare
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Oare?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Oare, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Oare is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
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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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Oare
Do you come out to small places like Oare?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Oare close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
After a funeral in Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Oare and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Oare to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Anywhere in ME13, we can roast on site for your guests. From The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Oare include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Three Mariners Inn (under half a mile south)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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