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Hog Roast for a Wake in Yelsted, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Yelsted and the surrounding area.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Yelsted
Funeral wake catering in Yelsted, carved to order
After a funeral in Yelsted, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s celebration-of-life gatherings and wakes in village halls, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Yelsted, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What affects the price in Yelsted
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Yelsted is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Yelsted
More for events in Yelsted
Arranging a wake in Yelsted
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Yelsted is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Yelsted; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Yelsted we cover include Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Yelsted include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Yelsted hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Yelsted?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Yelsted and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Yelsted: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
What’s the nearest station to Yelsted?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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