Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Acol
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Acol and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Acol
About our funeral wake catering in Acol
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. We are frequently asked to cater memorial events and wakes at home, with rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In rural Acol, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Events we cater in Acol
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mildreds Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Acol: halls, homes and travel
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Wakes in Acol are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Acol is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Birchington-On-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north. Local halls and clubs near Acol can host a wake if home is too small. Acol is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the CT7 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Acol we cover include Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north) and Westwood Cross (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Acol includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include King Ethelbert School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Margate West (2.4 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose a hog roast in Acol?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Acol: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Acol?
The closest is Birchington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Acol?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Autumn and winter afternoons in Acol get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Towns and villages near Acol
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What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Acol
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Acol
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards