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Funeral Wake Catering for Barfrestone
Funeral wake catering in Barfrestone: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Barfrestone
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Most wakes in Barfrestone are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our funeral wake catering in Barfrestone
We cater wakes in Barfrestone and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Barfrestone, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
For event organisers in Barfrestone
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Barfrestone
How far is Barfrestone from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Barfrestone too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Nearby places to Barfrestone
What else we do in Barfrestone
Occasions we serve in Barfrestone
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Barfrestone, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Barfrestone: venues and practical details
Barfrestone is about 5 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Barfrestone, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Barfrestone; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Frogham (1 mile north-west), Elvington (1 mile east), Nonington (1 mile north-west), Snowdown (2 miles north-west) and Woolage Village (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Barfrestone hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards