Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Conyer
Funeral wake catering in Conyer: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Conyer
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
About our funeral wake catering in Conyer
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. Whether it is anniversary memorials and family get-togethers after a service, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
In a small place like Conyer, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Conyer hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Conyer
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Conyer: halls, homes and travel
Conyer is about 4 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Conyer, whatever the venue. Conyer is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Conyer to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles south.
We cater wakes across ME9. Streets in the area include North Quay and Conyer Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Conyer we cover include Teynham Street (1 mile south-east), Deerton Street (1 mile south-east), Teynham (1 mile south), Norton Ash (2 miles south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (2.8 miles west).
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How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Conyer is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Conyer: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Conyer?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Conyer?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you roast in the rain?
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.
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’ll check it with you before booking.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What affects the price in Conyer
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Conyer?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Conyer, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards