Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in East Street
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in East Street? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering for East Street
Funeral wake catering in East Street, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it’s life celebrations and memorial events, we can cook salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
In rural East Street, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in East Street are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Street
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in East Street
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in East Street
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Why choose funeral wake catering in East Street?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near East Street:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
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.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Common questions in East Street
We’re 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 typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you roast near the sea around East Street?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Usually. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
East Street: halls, homes and travel
East Street is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover wakes in East Street. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from East Street to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The coast is within about 6 miles of East Street, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Cooper Street (1 mile north), Marshborough (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south), Sandwich (2 miles east) and Great Stonar (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.1 miles east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards