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Hog Roast for a Wake in Thanington, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Thanington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Thanington
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Funeral wake catering near Thanington
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and home wakes, we will put together a menu of salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
Around Thanington, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it is dark in Thanington by 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.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Thanington?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Thanington
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Thanington. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
Relatives arriving by train should know that Canterbury East station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Places near Thanington
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Arranging a wake in Thanington
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Thanington, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Thanington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Thanington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT1 and CT2 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Thanington, we also cover Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Thanington include The Canterbury Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Thanington questions
Which station is closest to Thanington?
Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards