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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tickham, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Tickham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Tickham
Funeral wake catering near Tickham
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and anniversary memorials, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In rural Tickham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Who books funeral wake catering in Tickham?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tickham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Arranging a wake in Tickham
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Tickham, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Tickham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in ME9, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-east)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Wakes in Tickham are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Tickham
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
What else we do in Tickham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Tickham
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Tickham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away