Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Derringstone
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Derringstone.
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Derringstone
FAQs for Derringstone
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How our funeral wake catering works in Derringstone
Wakes in Derringstone happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at a local club.
In rural Derringstone, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What affects the price in Derringstone
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Derringstone: halls, homes and travel
Derringstone is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wakes in Derringstone are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Derringstone to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Derringstone is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Derringstone Street, The Causeway and Railway Hill; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Derringstone, we cover Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Barham (1 mile north), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Marley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Derringstone
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Derringstone, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 2.6 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For event organisers in Derringstone
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Derringstone
What else we do in Derringstone
Why choose a hog roast in Derringstone?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Derringstone hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Wakes in Derringstone are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away