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Funeral Wake Catering for Cheeseman's Green
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Cheeseman's Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Cheeseman's Green?
Planning the wake in Cheeseman's Green
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
About our funeral wake catering in Cheeseman's Green
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include life celebrations and family get-togethers after a service, with apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
For a wake near Cheeseman's Green, 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.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Also near Cheeseman's Green
What else we do in Cheeseman's Green
For event organisers in Cheeseman's Green
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
After a funeral in Cheeseman's Green
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cheeseman's Green and the surrounding area. Cheeseman's Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Cheeseman's Green to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Cheeseman's Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Cheeseman's Green we cover include Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Most wakes in Cheeseman's Green are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Cheeseman's Green
How far is Cheeseman's Green from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Cheeseman's Green
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away