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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tonge Corner, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Tonge Corner.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Tonge Corner
How our funeral wake catering works in Tonge Corner
A wake in Tonge Corner is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. For celebration-of-life gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
In a small place like Tonge Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are 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, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
Working with your venue
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 the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tonge Corner
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late September, sunset in Tonge Corner is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Tonge Corner?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Tonge Corner
Could you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Tonge Corner?
Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cover Tonge Corner?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Tonge Corner and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
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.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Events we cater in Tonge Corner
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Tonge Corner. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
A club or hall near Tonge Corner gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Tonge Corner
Also in Tonge Corner
Wake catering near Tonge Corner
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Tonge Corner, whatever the venue. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. After a service at Church of St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cater wakes across ME9. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles west) and Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west).
- Schools near Tonge Corner include Sittingbourne Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards