Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Fordwich
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Fordwich and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Fordwich?
Funeral wake catering in Fordwich, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s home wakes and family meals after a funeral, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wake near Fordwich, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Fordwich
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Fordwich
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Fordwich. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sturry station serves Fordwich directly.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What else we do in Fordwich
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just 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. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Fordwich?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Fordwich is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Questions from Fordwich
Is Fordwich close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Fordwich: halls, homes and travel
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Fordwich and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Fordwich is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across CT2. Local streets include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Fordwich we cover include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fordwich include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Fordwich Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards