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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stocker's Head, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Stocker's Head? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Stocker's Head
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Funeral wake catering near Stocker's Head
A wake in Stocker's Head 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 it takes the cooking off the family. We are frequently asked to cater home wakes and church and village hall wakes, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads.
For a wake near Stocker's Head, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Who books funeral wake catering in Stocker's Head?
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stocker's Head and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wake in Stocker's Head, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Stocker's Head
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Stocker's Head are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Stocker's Head is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stocker's Head, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Stocker's Head, we cover Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Stocker's Head
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
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Common questions in Stocker's Head
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 will gather.
Which station is closest to Stocker's Head?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away