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Funeral Wake Catering in Drellingore
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Drellingore.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Drellingore
Funeral wake catering near Drellingore
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it is gatherings at clubs and pubs and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In rural Drellingore, 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.
Drellingore: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Drellingore?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Drellingore?
The closest is Folkestone Central station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you cover Drellingore?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Drellingore and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Also near Drellingore
Other occasions in Drellingore
Occasions we serve in Drellingore
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Drellingore, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Folkestone Central station is about 3.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Drellingore
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Drellingore
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In late September, sunset in Drellingore is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
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. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Wake catering near Drellingore
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We cover Drellingore and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Drellingore; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Drellingore is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in CT18 and CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Drellingore, we also cover South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away