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Hog Roast for a Wake in Park Wood, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Park Wood and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering for Park Wood
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Funeral wake catering in Park Wood, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Park Wood and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. We serve new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re often booked for hall gatherings after a service and anniversary memorials.
In Park Wood, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in Park Wood, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Park Wood
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Park Wood
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Occasions we serve in Park Wood
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Park Wood. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at St Martin's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
Wake catering near Park Wood
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Park Wood, whatever the venue. Park Wood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Maidstone West station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the A274 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Park Wood. Park Wood is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in ME15, ME17 and ME14, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A274 close by, Park Wood is easy for us to reach for your wake. Other places close to Park Wood we cover include Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Park Wood include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Senacre Technology College (less than half a mile east) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Park Wood
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Park Wood questions
Is Park Wood close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Mote Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Why choose a hog roast in Park Wood?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- 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