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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woolage Village, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Woolage Village.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Woolage Village
How our funeral wake catering works in Woolage Village
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it is gatherings after a cremation and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Near Woolage Village, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
Woolage Village: halls, homes and travel
Woolage Village is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Woolage Village. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Woolage Village to Canterbury (7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Woolage Village, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Nethersole Road, Firs Road and Forstal Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Woolage Village, we cover Snowdown (1 mile north-east), Frogham (1 mile east), Nonington (2 miles north-east), Barfrestone (2 miles east) and Ratling (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Two Sawyers Public House (0.5 miles south)
Other occasions in Woolage Village
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Woolage Village
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Woolage Village?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Woolage Village, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Snowdown station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Woolage Village
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in Woolage Village stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Woolage Village
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Woolage Village?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards