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Hog Roast for a Wake in Whitehill, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Whitehill: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Whitehill?
About our funeral wake catering in Whitehill
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and anniversary memorials.
Near Whitehill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Wakes in Whitehill: venues and practical details
Whitehill is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Whitehill and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Faversham station is about 1 mile away.
Wherever your wake is in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Brogdale Road and Eastling Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Brogdale (1 mile west), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Maison Dieu pub (0.7 miles north)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Whitehill
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Whitehill
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Whitehill most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Whitehill questions
Is Whitehill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
When do you start roasting?
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Also in Whitehill
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it’s dark in Whitehill by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Whitehill
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away