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Funeral Wake Catering in Aylesford
Funeral wake catering in Aylesford: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Aylesford
Funeral wake catering near Aylesford
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. On the menu are salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for memorial events and hall gatherings after a service.
In Aylesford, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Why choose a hog roast in Aylesford?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Aylesford
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Aylesford, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Aylesford
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Aylesford. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Families holding a service at Aylesford Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
After a funeral in Aylesford
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover wakes in Aylesford, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Aylesford to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Aylesford station is in Aylesford itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Aylesford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in ME20, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Hall Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (under half a mile north-east)
Questions from Aylesford
Is Aylesford close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Aylesford?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Wakes in Aylesford are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards