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Hog Roast for a Wake in Coldred, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Coldred.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Coldred
About our funeral wake catering in Coldred
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and wakes at home, with salads, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake near Coldred, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Wake catering near Coldred
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Coldred and its neighbours for wakes. Coldred is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Coldred to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Pancras, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Coldred is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Coldred is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in CT15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Coldred, we also cover Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Coldred?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Coldred most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Coldred
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Coldred
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request.
Coldred: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Coldred?
Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Pancras: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
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.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater in Coldred?
Yes, Coldred is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Nearby places to Coldred
What else we do in Coldred
Why choose a hog roast in Coldred?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Coldred. In late September, sunset in Coldred is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards