Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Anvil Green
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Anvil Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Anvil Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Anvil Green
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance days, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
In a small place like Anvil Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Events we cater in Anvil Green
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Anvil Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chilham station is about 3.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. A hog roast is frequently 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.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Anvil Green
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Anvil Green from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What affects the price in Anvil Green
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Autumn and winter afternoons in Anvil Green get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Anvil Green
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Anvil Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Anvil Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Anvil Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT4 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Compasses Inn (0.7 miles west)
Where the roaster can go in Anvil Green
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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