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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wolverton, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Wolverton.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Wolverton
Wolverton: your questions answered
How far is Wolverton from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Sladden Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Funeral wake catering in Wolverton, carved to order
Wakes in Wolverton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include memorial events and wakes at a local club, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Wolverton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Nearby places to Wolverton
What else we do in Wolverton
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Wolverton get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Wolverton hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Wolverton
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Wolverton
Wolverton is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Wolverton and the surrounding area. Wolverton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Wolverton is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Wolverton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Alkham Valley Road and Wolverton Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-west), Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile west), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Kearsney (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (3.8 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Wolverton include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Events we cater in Wolverton
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wolverton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at Church of St Anthony the Martyr, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away