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Funeral Wake Catering in Doddington
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Doddington.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Doddington
Funeral wake catering in Doddington, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and hall gatherings after a service, with halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce.
Near Doddington, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Doddington
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
For event organisers in Doddington
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the wake in Doddington
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Doddington:
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
After a funeral in Doddington
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Doddington, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. Doddington is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-December sunset in Doddington 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.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Doddington
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a hog roast in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Places near Doddington
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Doddington
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards