Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Donkey Street
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Donkey Street and across Kent.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Donkey Street
Funeral wake catering near Donkey Street
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and remembrance days.
Near Donkey Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Donkey Street?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Donkey Street, including:
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What happens on the day
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. Wakes in Donkey Street are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
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.
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Also near Donkey Street
What else we do in Donkey Street
After a funeral in Donkey Street
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Donkey Street and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Westenhanger station is about 3.4 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Donkey Street.
For wakes in TN29, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Donkey Street, we also cover Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Donkey Street include Tolsford Hill.
- Local pubs include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (within half a mile west)
FAQs for Donkey Street
Do you come out to small places like Donkey Street?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Donkey Street from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater in Donkey Street?
Yes, Donkey Street is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
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. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Donkey Street?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away