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Funeral Wake Catering for Faversham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Faversham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Faversham
How our funeral wake catering works in Faversham
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater life celebrations and remembrance gatherings.
In Faversham, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with outdoor space for the roaster. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Wakes in Faversham: venues and practical details
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Faversham and its neighbours for wakes. Faversham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Relatives driving in can use the A2 and A251 to reach Faversham.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Faversham on the A2 and A251, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Schools near Faversham include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Mechanics Arms (under half a mile north)
Occasions we serve in Faversham
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Faversham, such as:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
For family travelling by train, Faversham has its own station, Faversham station.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose a hog roast in Faversham?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Faversham
Which station is closest to Faversham?
Faversham station, in Faversham itself.
Could you cook in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Faversham is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
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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Also near Faversham
Also in Faversham
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards