Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Eastry
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Eastry? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Eastry
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
About our funeral wake catering in Eastry
A wake in Eastry is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. For home wakes and wakes in village halls, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Eastry, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Wake catering near Eastry
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Eastry and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Eastry to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Sandwich station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Eastry.
We cater wakes across the CT13 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Eastry include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (under half a mile east)
Eastry: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Eastry?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Occasions we serve in Eastry
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Eastry most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In winter, it’s dark in Eastry by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Eastry
Also in Eastry
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
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.
For event organisers in Eastry
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- 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