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Hog Roast for a Wake in East Langdon, Kent
Funeral wake catering in East Langdon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in East Langdon
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer evenings in East Langdon stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in East Langdon, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are frequently booked for family get-togethers after a service and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
For a wake near East Langdon, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Events we cater in East Langdon
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In East Langdon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Wake catering near East Langdon
East Langdon is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in East Langdon? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Augustine often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The coast is within about 4 miles of East Langdon, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT15. Local streets include The Street, Guston Road and Waldershare Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Martin Mill (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile north-east), Guston (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and West Cliffe (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lantern Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why East Langdon hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in East Langdon
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for East Langdon, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in East Langdon
Do you come out to small places like East Langdon?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around East Langdon?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away