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Hog Roast for a Wake in Postling, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Postling and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Postling
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Postling is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Postling, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at the family home and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake near Postling, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
What else we do in Postling
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Postling
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Postling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary and St Radegund, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Postling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Common questions in Postling
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Postling close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or 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 Postling?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Postling hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
After a funeral in Postling
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Postling suit a hog roast. Postling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Postling is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Postling.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards