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Funeral Wake Catering in Appledore Heath
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Appledore Heath and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in Appledore Heath?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How our funeral wake catering works in Appledore Heath
Wakes in Appledore Heath happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it’s wakes in village halls and remembrance days, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
For a wake near Appledore Heath, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Wake catering near Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Appledore Heath? We cover the whole area. Appledore Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Appledore Heath includes Orlestone Forest.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in Appledore Heath are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Appledore Heath hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Appledore Heath
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Appledore Heath: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Appledore Heath?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Places near Appledore Heath
Other occasions in Appledore Heath
What affects the price in Appledore Heath
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards