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Hog Roast for a Wake in St Lawrence, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to St Lawrence and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in St Lawrence
Funeral wake catering in St Lawrence, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in St Lawrence happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance days and hall gatherings after a service.
In St Lawrence, the hall is frequently where people gather. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in St Lawrence are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in St Lawrence
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
For event organisers in St Lawrence
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in St Lawrence
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to St Lawrence?
Ramsgate station, in St Lawrence itself.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Arranging a wake in St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in St Lawrence, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. St Lawrence is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from St Lawrence to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
With the A255 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach St Lawrence. For a service at a church like Church of St Laurence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about a mile of St Lawrence, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT11 and CT12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. St Lawrence is on the A255, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. For wakes just outside St Lawrence, we cover Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around St Lawrence includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Fox pub (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in St Lawrence
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in St Lawrence
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
In St Lawrence and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ramsgate station serves St Lawrence directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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