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Hog Roast for a Wake in Teynham, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Teynham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Teynham
Who books funeral wake catering in Teynham?
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Teynham:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
- 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
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
How our funeral wake catering works in Teynham
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We serve halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In Teynham, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
Arranging a wake in Teynham
Teynham is about 3 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Teynham and the surrounding area. Teynham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Teynham to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Teynham station serves Teynham directly.
Wherever your wake is in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Station Road, London Road and Belle Friday Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Teynham Street (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile east), Norton Ash (1 mile south-east), Lewson Street (1 mile south-east) and Tickham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (2.8 miles west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.7 miles west).
- Schools near Teynham include Sittingbourne Community College (2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dover Castle pub (less than half a mile south)
Teynham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Teynham?
Teynham has its own station: Teynham station.
Is Teynham close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Teynham
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the roaster can go in Teynham
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Teynham
Other occasions in Teynham
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Teynham
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Teynham is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards