Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Eyhorne Street
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Eyhorne Street and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
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Funeral wake catering in Eyhorne Street
Wake catering near Eyhorne Street
Eyhorne Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater wakes across Eyhorne Street and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Eyhorne Street to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Eyhorne Street is within about a mile of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Eyhorne Street, Tile Fields and Tile Fields Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hollingbourne (1 mile north-east), Ashbank (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south), Leeds (1 mile south-west) and Broad Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Eyhorne Street includes Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (under half a mile west)
Funeral wake catering near Eyhorne Street
We cater wakes in Eyhorne Street and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we are frequently booked for family get-togethers after a service and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Eyhorne Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
For event organisers in Eyhorne Street
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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FAQs for Eyhorne Street
Which station is closest to Eyhorne Street?
Hollingbourne station, in Eyhorne Street itself.
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Planning the wake in Eyhorne Street
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Eyhorne Street, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Eyhorne Street has its own station, Hollingbourne station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Eyhorne Street are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Eyhorne Street hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards