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Hog Roast for a Wake in Penenden Heath, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Penenden Heath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Penenden Heath
Funeral wake catering in Penenden Heath, carved to order
After a funeral in Penenden Heath, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Penenden Heath, the hall is frequently where people gather. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Penenden Heath: halls, homes and travel
Penenden Heath is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Penenden Heath, from gardens to fields. Penenden Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
After a service at St Paul's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. With the A249 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Penenden Heath. Penenden Heath is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over ME14. Whether your wake is on Rock Road, Byron Road and Knowle Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A249 close by, Penenden Heath is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover wakes in Foley Park (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
A little further out are Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Penenden Heath includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Penenden Heath include Valley Park School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hollybush Public House (0.5 miles west)
Penenden Heath: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Penenden Heath?
The closest is Maidstone East station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Could you cook in Vinters Valley Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or ME14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Penenden Heath 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.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Penenden Heath, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Penenden Heath
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Here’s what people in Penenden Heath most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Maidstone East station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Where the roaster can go in Penenden Heath
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Penenden Heath
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Penenden Heath
Other occasions in Penenden Heath
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards