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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stone in Oxney, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Stone in Oxney and across Kent.
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering for Stone in Oxney
Funeral wake catering in Stone in Oxney, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Stone in Oxney, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wakes at a local club and memorial events.
In a small place like Stone in Oxney, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Stone in Oxney: halls, homes and travel
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater wakes across Stone in Oxney and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Stone in Oxney to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 5 miles of Stone in Oxney, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN30 postcode area. From The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Stone in Oxney, we also cover Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer wake in Stone in Oxney, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Towns and villages near Stone in Oxney
More for events in Stone in Oxney
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Why choose a hog roast in Stone in Oxney?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Stone in Oxney
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
FAQs for Stone in Oxney
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Stone in Oxney?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Stone in Oxney?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Stone in Oxney most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away