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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wateringbury, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Wateringbury? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Wateringbury
Funeral wake catering in Wateringbury, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re often asked to cater family meals after a funeral and life celebrations, with salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Wateringbury, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
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.
Wakes in Wateringbury: venues and practical details
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Wateringbury, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wateringbury pub (under half a mile east)
Also near Wateringbury
Also in Wateringbury
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Wateringbury: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Wateringbury from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Wateringbury?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Wateringbury. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Wateringbury station is in Wateringbury itself.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Wateringbury is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away