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Hog Roast for a Wake in Singlewell or Ifield, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Singlewell or Ifield and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Singlewell or Ifield
Funeral wake catering near Singlewell or Ifield
A wake in Singlewell or Ifield is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a wake near Singlewell or Ifield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose a hog roast in Singlewell or Ifield?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Singlewell or Ifield hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Singlewell or Ifield
Also in Singlewell or Ifield
Occasions we serve in Singlewell or Ifield
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Singlewell or Ifield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Singlewell or Ifield is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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After a funeral in Singlewell or Ifield
Singlewell or Ifield is about 1 mile south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover wakes in Singlewell or Ifield, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Meopham station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
This part of Kent takes in DA12, DA11 and DA13, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include North Lane, Scott Road and Sandown Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Henhurst (1 mile south-east), Istead Rise (1 mile south-west), Gravesend (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (2.1 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Questions from Singlewell or Ifield
Which station is closest to Singlewell or Ifield?
Meopham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Jeskyns?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away