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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stone Cross, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Stone Cross.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
Book a hog roast in Stone Cross
Funeral wake catering in Stone Cross, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Stone Cross happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is ashes ceremonies and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Stone Cross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Common questions in Stone Cross
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Stone Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- One contact on the day
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Stone Cross
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Stone Cross: halls, homes and travel
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cover wakes in Stone Cross, along with the towns and villages around it. Stone Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stone Cross to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Stone Cross Road and Frith 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 Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Stone Cross includes Orlestone Forest.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Travel to Stone Cross
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In winter, it is dark in Stone Cross by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Stone Cross, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Stone Cross?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Stone Cross, including:
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ham Street station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Stone Cross
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away