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Funeral Wake Catering for Durlock
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Durlock? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Durlock
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Durlock, carved to order
Wakes in Durlock happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a cremation and home wakes.
In rural Durlock, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Durlock
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Durlock from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late September, sunset in Durlock is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Durlock: halls, homes and travel
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Durlock? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Durlock to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 3.5 miles east.
We cover wakes in every part of CT3 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Durlock, we also cover Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
More for events in Durlock
Why choose funeral wake catering in Durlock?
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away