Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Chitty
Funeral wake catering in Chitty: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Chitty?
About our funeral wake catering in Chitty
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include gatherings after a cremation and pub and club wakes, with halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Chitty, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late September, sunset in Chitty is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Chitty
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Who books funeral wake catering in Chitty?
It copes with timings that shift.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Chitty, such as:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Chitty
What else we do in Chitty
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wakes in Chitty: venues and practical details
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Chitty and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chitty.
For wakes in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Chitty, we also cover Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Questions from Chitty
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Chitty close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you come to Chitty?
Yes, Chitty is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Chitty hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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