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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tenterden, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Tenterden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Tenterden
Occasions we serve in Tenterden
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Tenterden most often book a hog roast for:
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
- One-year memorials
With the A28 and B2067 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Tenterden.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How our funeral wake catering works in Tenterden
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Popular choices include salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance days and family get-togethers after a service.
In Tenterden, the hall is frequently where people gather. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and the cost guide.
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Tenterden questions
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mildred: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Turners Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Arranging a wake in Tenterden
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Tenterden for wakes. Tenterden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Mildred, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tenterden; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Golden Square, High Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Tenterden sits on or near the A28 and B2067, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Tenterden, we cover Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tenterden and District Museum (under half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Tenterden are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Tenterden
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards