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Hog Roast for a Wake in Platt's Heath, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Platt's Heath.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Platt's Heath
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How our funeral wake catering works in Platt's Heath
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Whether it’s wakes in village halls and memorial gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a wake near Platt's Heath, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Platt's Heath
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning the wake in Platt's Heath
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Platt's Heath:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Lenham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Common questions in Platt's Heath
Could you cook in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Wakes in Platt's Heath are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Platt's Heath. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Platt's Heath to Canterbury (18 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Platt's Heath is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Schools near Platt's Heath include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Platt's Heath
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Also near Platt's Heath
What else we do in Platt's Heath
For event organisers in Platt's Heath
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away