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Hog Roast for a Wake in Parkgate, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Parkgate and the surrounding area.
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A hog roast near Parkgate
Funeral wake catering in Parkgate, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and wakes at a local club, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Parkgate, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Parkgate
Could you cook in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Parkgate are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Parkgate: halls, homes and travel
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Parkgate are part of our patch. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Parkgate to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Parkgate is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Parkgate
Also in Parkgate
Events we cater in Parkgate
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
In Parkgate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Parkgate hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away