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Hog Roast for a Wake in Paddlesworth, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Paddlesworth? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Paddlesworth
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
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
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
How our funeral wake catering works in Paddlesworth
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for wakes at home and memorial gatherings.
Near Paddlesworth, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Wake catering near Paddlesworth
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Paddlesworth suit a hog roast. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the ME6 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Paddlesworth, we also cover Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Paddlesworth include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Paddlesworth
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Paddlesworth, including:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at St Benedict's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In winter, it’s dark in Paddlesworth by 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.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Paddlesworth questions
Do you come out to small places like Paddlesworth?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Paddlesworth?
Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away