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Hog Roast for a Wake in Church Whitfield, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Church Whitfield.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Church Whitfield?
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Funeral wake catering in Church Whitfield, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Church Whitfield and Kent, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and one-year memorials.
For a wake near Church Whitfield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, 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, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Allergies and dietary needs
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
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Church Whitfield. In winter, it is dark in Church Whitfield by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning the wake in Church Whitfield
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
However big or small the event in Church Whitfield, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What affects the price in Church Whitfield
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Church Whitfield
Can you roast near the sea around Church Whitfield?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Church Whitfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Arranging a wake in Church Whitfield
Church Whitfield is about 2 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Church Whitfield, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Church Whitfield to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Church Whitfield is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Church Whitfield, we also cover Guston (1 mile south-east), West Langdon (1 mile north-east), East Langdon (1 mile east), Ashley (2 miles north) and Martin (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (2.3 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Church Whitfield includes Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Church Whitfield include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.8 miles south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Church Whitfield hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Church Whitfield
More for events in Church Whitfield
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away