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Hog Roast for a Wake in Rhodes Minnis, 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 Rhodes Minnis.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Rhodes Minnis
Funeral wake catering in Rhodes Minnis, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For wakes at home and celebrations of life, we can cook salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Near Rhodes Minnis, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books funeral wake catering in Rhodes Minnis?
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Rhodes Minnis, including:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
For event organisers in Rhodes Minnis
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Wakes in Rhodes Minnis: venues and practical details
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Rhodes Minnis and its neighbours for wakes. Rhodes Minnis is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Rhodes Minnis is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Rhodes Minnis is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Longage Hill and Green Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rhodes Minnis include Tolsford Hill.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rhodes Minnis, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rhodes Minnis: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Rhodes Minnis?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What else we do in Rhodes Minnis
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Rhodes Minnis stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards