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Funeral Wake Catering for Chegworth
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Chegworth and across Kent.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Chegworth
About our funeral wake catering in Chegworth
A wake in Chegworth is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and home wakes.
For a wake near Chegworth, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Arranging a wake in Chegworth
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Chegworth, whatever the venue. Chegworth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Chegworth is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chegworth include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Chegworth hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Chegworth?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chegworth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
For family travelling by train, Harrietsham station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In late September, sunset in Chegworth is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Chegworth
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away