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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stelling Minnis, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Stelling Minnis? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Stelling Minnis
How our funeral wake catering works in Stelling Minnis
Wake catering across Stelling Minnis and Kent, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. For wakes at home and memorial events, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
In rural Stelling Minnis, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Events we cater in Stelling Minnis
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
In Stelling Minnis and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For a summer wake in Stelling Minnis, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Stelling Minnis: halls, homes and travel
Stelling Minnis is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Stelling Minnis. Stelling Minnis is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Stelling Minnis, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wake is on Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Stelling Minnis we cover include Bossingham (1 mile north-east), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (3 miles south), Stowting Common (3 miles south-west) and Ottinge (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.6 miles north).
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Stelling Minnis
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Stelling Minnis questions
Is Stelling Minnis close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Stelling Minnis?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away