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Hog Roast for a Wake in Uplees, 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 Uplees.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Uplees?
Funeral wake catering in Uplees, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial events, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a wake near Uplees, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Wakes in Uplees: venues and practical details
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Uplees? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We cater wakes across ME13 and the streets around it. Other places close to Uplees we cover include Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
More for events in Uplees
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Uplees
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Planning the wake in Uplees
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Uplees, such as:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Uplees is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Uplees questions
Could you cook in Oare Marshes?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Uplees 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.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
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.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away