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Funeral Wake Catering in Fant
Funeral wake catering in Fant: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Fant
How our funeral wake catering works in Fant
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. For gatherings after a cremation and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Around Fant, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Fant is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
FAQs for Fant
Which station is closest to Fant?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater in Fant?
Yes, Fant is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning the wake in Fant
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Fant. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives driving in can use the A26 to reach Fant.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Fant
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Fant
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Fant? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Fant to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Andrew often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fant, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME16 and ME15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Fant sits on or near the A26, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Fant, we also cover East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Fant includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Other occasions in Fant
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards