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Hog Roast for a Wake in Round Street, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Round Street.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Round Street?
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Round Street, carved to order
Wakes in Round Street happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We are frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, serving apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Round Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Most wakes in Round Street are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Round Street
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Round Street
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in Round Street?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Questions from Round Street
Could you cook in Jeskyns?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Room: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Arranging a wake in Round Street
Round Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Round Street for wakes. Round Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sole Street station, about 0.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in DA13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Sole Street (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile south-east), Nash Street (1 mile west), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Henley Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.5 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Round Street includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Inn (0.6 miles south)
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Planning the wake in Round Street
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Round Street, such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at St Mary's Room often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Also near Round Street
More for events in Round Street
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away