Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Pegwell, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Pegwell.
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Pegwell
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Wakes in Pegwell are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About our funeral wake catering in Pegwell
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for pub and club wakes and life celebrations.
In rural Pegwell, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Where the roaster can go in Pegwell
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Pegwell hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Pegwell
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Pegwell most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives driving in can use the A299 to reach Pegwell.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Pegwell
Is Pegwell close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Pegwell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Arranging a wake in Pegwell
Pegwell is about 1 mile south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We cater wakes across Pegwell and nearby. Pegwell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Pegwell to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Laurence, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that Ramsgate station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Pegwell, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT11 and CT12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Saxon Road, Downs Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Pegwell sits on or near the A299, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Chilton (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (2 miles north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ramsgate General Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Westwood Cross (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Pegwell include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Belle Vue pub (less than half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Pegwell
What else we do in Pegwell
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away