Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Weavering, 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 Weavering.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Weavering
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Funeral wake catering near Weavering
After a funeral in Weavering, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For gatherings after scattering ashes and home wakes, we can cook salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Weavering, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Weavering: halls, homes and travel
Weavering is about 1 mile east of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Weavering suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Weavering is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in ME14 and ME15, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Ames Avenue, Birkdale Lane and Fauchon's Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Weavering we cover include Bearsted (1 mile east), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Penenden Heath (1 mile north-west), Foley Park (1 mile north-west) and Shepway (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (1.6 miles west) and The Mall Maidstone (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Bell Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Weavering
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Weavering
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Weavering, such as:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Holy Cross Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
The process
It is a relaxed, well-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. Autumn and winter afternoons in Weavering get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Questions from Weavering
Can you do a hog roast in Vinters Valley Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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Where the roaster can go in Weavering
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away