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Funeral Wake Catering in Cliffs End
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Cliffs End? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Cliffs End
Funeral wake catering in Cliffs End, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Cliffs End is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s gatherings at clubs and pubs and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads.
In rural Cliffs End, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Cliffs End
How far is Cliffs End from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
After a funeral in Cliffs End
Cliffs End is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cover wakes in Cliffs End, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Cliffs End to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Thanet Parkway station is in Cliffs End itself. The coast is within about 3 miles of Cliffs End.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the CT12 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Foads Lane, Moyes Close and Delacourt Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Cliffs End, we also cover Sevenscore (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile east), Pegwell (1 mile east), Manston (1 mile north) and Ebbsfleet (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles west) and Deal (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find RAF Manston History Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sportsman pub (less than half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Events we cater in Cliffs End
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cliffs End and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What affects the price in Cliffs End
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
More for events in Cliffs End
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Cliffs End
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Cliffs End is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away