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Funeral Wake Catering for Finglesham
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Finglesham.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Finglesham
About our funeral wake catering in Finglesham
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include gatherings after a cremation and ashes ceremonies, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Finglesham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Finglesham
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Finglesham?
Sandwich station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
After a funeral in Finglesham
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wakes in Finglesham are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Finglesham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St George frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Finglesham is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Finglesham
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Finglesham is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Finglesham
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Finglesham
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Finglesham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Sandwich station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Finglesham
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Finglesham
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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