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Hog Roast for a Wake in Winterbourne, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Winterbourne and across Kent.
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in Winterbourne
Funeral wake catering in Winterbourne, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and pub and club wakes, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
In rural Winterbourne, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Winterbourne
Can you cater after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Arranging a wake in Winterbourne
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Winterbourne. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Winterbourne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). The countryside around Winterbourne includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Winterbourne is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Winterbourne, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Winterbourne
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Winterbourne
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Winterbourne:
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Selling station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away