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Funeral Wake Catering for Barnsole
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Barnsole.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Barnsole
Why choose funeral wake catering in Barnsole?
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Barnsole, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 3.1 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
How our funeral wake catering works in Barnsole
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re often booked for family get-togethers after a service and pub and club wakes.
In a small place like Barnsole, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Wakes in Barnsole: venues and practical details
Barnsole is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Barnsole. Barnsole is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Wakes anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Meadow Gardens and Mill Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Staple (1 mile north-west), Flemings (1 mile east), Durlock (1 mile north), Hammill Park (1 mile south-east) and Twitham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Pig Inn (less than half a mile east)
Also in Barnsole
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Barnsole
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Barnsole?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Barnsole: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Barnsole?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Wakes in Barnsole are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Barnsole
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Barnsole
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards