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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodland, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Woodland.
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Woodland
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
How our funeral wake catering works in Woodland
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include wakes at home and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Woodland, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Woodland
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
More for events in Woodland
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Woodland is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Woodland
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Woodland
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Woodland?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
After a funeral in Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Woodland and the surrounding area. Woodland is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Woodland is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Woodland is within about 5 miles of the sea.
For wakes in CT18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Woodland, we cover Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards