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Funeral Wake Catering in Davington
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Davington.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Davington
Davington: halls, homes and travel
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Davington is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Davington to Canterbury (9 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (under half a mile south)
Funeral wake catering in Davington, carved to order
Wakes in Davington happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and celebration-of-life gatherings, with salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Davington, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Davington is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books funeral wake catering in Davington?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Davington, including:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
For family travelling by train, Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose a hog roast in Davington?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Davington hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Questions from Davington
What’s the nearest station to Davington?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Davington from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Nearby places to Davington
Also in Davington
Where the roaster can go in Davington
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Davington, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards