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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upton, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upton and across Kent.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Upton
How our funeral wake catering works in Upton
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a local club and wakes at home, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a wake in a place like Upton, the village hall is often the heart of it. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upton, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Upton stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Upton
Can you roast near the sea around Upton?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Upton?
Upton has its own station: Broadstairs station.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
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.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Where the roaster can go in Upton
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Occasions we serve in Upton
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Upton. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
After a service at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Upton
Also in Upton
Wakes in Upton: venues and practical details
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We cater wakes across Upton and nearby. Upton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
With the A255 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Upton. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Broadstairs station is in Upton itself. The coast is within about 2 miles of Upton.
For wakes in CT10, CT11 and CT12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A255 close by, Upton is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Upton include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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