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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stowting, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Stowting: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Stowting
Wakes in Stowting: venues and practical details
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Stowting? We can help. Stowting is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stowting to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stowting; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Stowting, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in TN25, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stowting include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Funeral wake catering near Stowting
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. For ashes ceremonies and anniversary memorials, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Stowting, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Events we cater in Stowting
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stowting:
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Stowting
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Stowting, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Stowting
Can you do a hog roast in Spong Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Stowting?
Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. For a summer wake in Stowting, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
To get a quote, just 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.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Nearby places to Stowting
More for events in Stowting
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards