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Funeral Wake Catering in Kent

Wherever you are in Kent, we can bring funeral wake catering to your event. Tell us your date for a quote.

Funeral Wake Catering across Kent

Funeral wake catering in every part of Kent

A simple, hearty hog roast for a wake at home, a village hall or a venue, served calmly and on time. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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Funeral wake catering in Kent: what to expect

Wake catering across Kent and Kent, at homes, halls and venues. Typical bookings include church and village hall wakes and gatherings after a cremation, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads.

From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Kent.

Share the date, place and rough numbers.
You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
We set up and roast while you are at the service.
Food is ready when people arrive.
Afterwards we pack up quietly.

Pricing in Kent

Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.

Why hosts in Kent choose us

Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
We bring everything to cook and serve
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Staff to serve, so you do not have to

How to get a price

Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in Maidstone

You will find our roaster at events near Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church. Also close by are River Len LNR (within half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (less than half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). The closest station to Maidstone is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Maidstone include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Arranging a wake in Kent

Wakes across Kent are held at homes, halls, clubs and pubs, from Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury to its 767 villages and hamlets. The roaster needs an outdoor spot nearby. Parts of Kent are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on outside caterers for countryside events. Around 219 places in Kent are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered spot for the roaster.

Maidstone: If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. If the funeral is at a church such as St Philip's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Autumn and winter afternoons in Maidstone get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.

What affects the price in Kent

The price comes down to:

Plates or china
Which meats and sides you choose
Site access
How long the roast and service take

Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.

What to tell us

A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:

Any dietary needs or allergies
The venue or postcode
Your date and serving time
Roughly how many people

Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.

Occasions we serve in Kent

Alternatives are available.

Whatever the occasion in Kent, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:

Ashes ceremonies
Wakes at home
Gatherings after a cremation
Gatherings at clubs and pubs

Before you choose a spot

It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:

A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Somewhere indoors for people to eat
The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster

Diets, allergies and alternatives

Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:

Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Request gluten-free rolls

Afterwards we pack up quietly.

Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.

For event organisers in Kent

If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.

For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.

Kent questions

How long does the roast need?

Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.

What’s the price?

Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.

Do you serve rolls or plates?

We serve on plates, with china as an option.

Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?

It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.

Can you work around our timings?

Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.

Where can you serve a wake?

At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.

How do you work out quantities?

The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.