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Hog Roast for a Wake in East Studdal, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in East Studdal.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near East Studdal
About our funeral wake catering in East Studdal
Wake catering across East Studdal and Kent, wherever the family gathers. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and wakes at home, with apple sauce, salads and new potatoes.
Near East Studdal, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For event organisers in East Studdal
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in East Studdal by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in East Studdal
We’re gathering after a service at East Studdal Church Hall: 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.
What’s the nearest station to East Studdal?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. 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.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Wake catering near East Studdal
East Studdal is about 3 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cater wakes across East Studdal and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east. East Studdal is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over CT15 and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Stoneheap Road, Downs Close and Strakers Hill, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Studdal (1 mile south-west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), Sutton (1 mile east), West Langdon (1 mile south) and Martin (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (3.7 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Why choose funeral wake catering in East Studdal?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
After a service at East Studdal Church Hall, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
Towns and villages near East Studdal
Other occasions in East Studdal
Where the roaster can go in East Studdal
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards