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Hog Roast for a Wake in Maidstone, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Maidstone? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Maidstone?
Funeral wake catering near Maidstone
Wake catering across Maidstone and Kent, wherever the family gathers. We are often asked to cater home wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
A local hall or club in Maidstone frequently suits a wake. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose a hog roast in Maidstone?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Wakes in Maidstone: venues and practical details
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Maidstone? We cover the whole area. Maidstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Maidstone to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Maidstone is on or near the A20 and A26, handy for relatives driving in. If relatives are coming by rail, Maidstone West station is about 0.6 miles away. Maidstone is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Maidstone include the A20 and A26, which makes travel to your wake easy. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for wakes.
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Maidstone Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Paper Makers Arms (under half a mile north)
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Maidstone are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Maidstone, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Maidstone?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Maidstone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at St Philip's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Maidstone
Could you cook in River Len LNR?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at St Philip's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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 confirm the space with your quote.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can you wait?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards