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Funeral Wake Catering for East Malling
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in East Malling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near East Malling
Funeral wake catering in East Malling, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in East Malling happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for remembrance days and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
Around East Malling, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Events we cater in East Malling
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in East Malling most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is East Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
Also near East Malling
What else we do in East Malling
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to East Malling
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in East Malling
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover wakes in East Malling, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to East Malling we cover include Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near East Malling include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (within half a mile south) and The Malling School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south)
Common questions in East Malling
Can you do a hog roast in Ditton Quarry?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to East Malling?
East Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
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.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in East Malling are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for East Malling, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards