Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Tovil
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Tovil.
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Tovil
Wake catering near Tovil
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Tovil, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Michael and All Angels Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tovil, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in ME16 and ME15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a wake in a garden on Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.6 miles north-west) and St Augustine Academy (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles north)
Funeral wake catering near Tovil
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for memorial events and wakes in village halls.
Around Tovil, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
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, with everything listed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Tovil
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Tovil?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Tovil
Other occasions in Tovil
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in Tovil get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Tovil: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Tovil?
The closest is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cover Tovil?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Who books funeral wake catering in Tovil?
Quiet, respectful service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tovil and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Maidstone West station, about 0.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards