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Hog Roast for a Wake in Curteis' Corner, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Curteis' Corner: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Curteis' Corner?
For event organisers in Curteis' Corner
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Funeral wake catering near Curteis' Corner
Wakes in Curteis' Corner happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For family get-togethers after a service and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Curteis' Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in Curteis' Corner stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Curteis' Corner
Which station is closest to Curteis' Corner?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Curteis' Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What happens in bad weather?
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.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
After a funeral in Curteis' Corner
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Curteis' Corner are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Curteis' Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Curteis' Corner to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
For a service at a church like Parish Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Curteis' Corner; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Who books funeral wake catering in Curteis' Corner?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Curteis' Corner. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
For family travelling by train, Headcorn station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards