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Funeral Wake Catering in Cliftonville
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Cliftonville and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Cliftonville
How our funeral wake catering works in Cliftonville
We cater wakes in Cliftonville and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial events and church and village hall wakes.
Around Cliftonville, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A hall or room for eating
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Nearby places to Cliftonville
More for events in Cliftonville
Arranging a wake in Cliftonville
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cliftonville and the surrounding area. Cliftonville is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles west. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Cliftonville may suit. The coast is within about a mile of Cliftonville, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Occasions we serve in Cliftonville
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Cliftonville, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose a hog roast in Cliftonville?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Cliftonville
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Most wakes in Cliftonville are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Cliftonville
Can you roast near the sea around Cliftonville?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Paul?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cater in Cliftonville?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cliftonville and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards