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Funeral Wake Catering for Fosten Green
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Fosten Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Fosten Green?
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Fosten Green stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near Fosten Green
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. For hall gatherings after a service and memorial gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Fosten Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Fosten Green
How far is Fosten Green from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Wakes in Fosten Green: venues and practical details
Fosten Green is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Fosten Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Fosten Green to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. Fosten Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN27, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Clapper Hill (1 mile east), East End (1 mile south), Parkgate (2 miles south-east), London Beach (3 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (0.9 miles south) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-west).
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Planning the wake in Fosten Green
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Fosten Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at St Margaret's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Fosten Green hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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What else we do in Fosten Green
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away