Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Warmlake, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Warmlake and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Warmlake
Funeral wake catering in Warmlake, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Warmlake and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. For ashes ceremonies and remembrance gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In a small place like Warmlake, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer evenings in Warmlake stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Warmlake
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Warmlake, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
If relatives are coming by rail, Hollingbourne station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
Where the roaster can go in Warmlake
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Warmlake
Do you come out to small places like Warmlake?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Warmlake?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Nearby places to Warmlake
Also in Warmlake
Warmlake: halls, homes and travel
Warmlake is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Warmlake? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Warmlake to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Warmlake; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of ME17 and the streets around it. Local streets include Warmlake Orchard, Oast Gardens and Maidstone Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Five Wents (1 mile north), Sutton Valence (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile north) and Chart Sutton (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.6 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards