Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Chalk
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Chalk.
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Chalk
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Funeral wake catering in Chalk, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include home wakes and gatherings after a cremation, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Chalk, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Chalk?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
In Chalk and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Chalk, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Chalk?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Chalk
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Chalk
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Places near Chalk
Also in Chalk
Questions from Chalk
Is Chalk close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you come to Chalk?
Yes, Chalk is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
After a funeral in Chalk
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Chalk, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chalk to London (about 22 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area. From Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Chalk, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Westcourt Primary School (0.8 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (1.1 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards