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Funeral Wake Catering in Challock
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Challock? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Challock
Funeral wake catering near Challock
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial events and wakes at home.
In rural Challock, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Challock?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in Challock most often book a hog roast for:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Challock, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Challock
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Challock: halls, homes and travel
Challock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Challock and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Challock to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Challock, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Chapmans Close, Blind Lane and Old Clock House Green, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Pested (1 mile north), Paddock (1 mile west), Stocker's Head (3 miles west), Badlesmere (3 miles north) and Throwley Forstal (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include The Hayesbrook School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (within half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
FAQs for Challock
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Challock?
Wye station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Challock
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- 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