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Funeral Wake Catering for Bloodden
Funeral wake catering in Bloodden: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Bloodden
Occasions we serve in Bloodden
The family can spend time with guests.
In Bloodden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Innocents, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Funeral wake catering in Bloodden, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and one-year memorials.
Near Bloodden, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Wake catering near Bloodden
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Bloodden, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Bloodden: Adisham station. Bloodden is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over CT3 and the streets around it. Other places close to Bloodden we cover include Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
What affects the price in Bloodden
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Bloodden
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Autumn and winter afternoons in Bloodden get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Bloodden: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Bloodden?
Adisham station, in Bloodden itself.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Innocents: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose a hog roast in Bloodden?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Bloodden
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Bloodden
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Also near Bloodden
Also in Bloodden
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards