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Funeral Wake Catering in Bicknor
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Bicknor and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Bicknor?
Occasions we serve in Bicknor
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bicknor:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Funeral wake catering in Bicknor, carved to order
Wake catering across Bicknor and Kent, at homes, halls and venues. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and remembrance days, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Bicknor, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Bicknor: halls, homes and travel
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater wakes across Bicknor and nearby, from gardens to fields. Bicknor is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bicknor to Canterbury (18 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bicknor, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Bicknor we cover include Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Bicknor include Detling Hill.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Bicknor. Autumn and winter afternoons in Bicknor get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Bicknor
Is Bicknor close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Bicknor too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
More for events in Bicknor
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Bicknor
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards