Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Foxendown
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Foxendown.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Foxendown
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Foxendown, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. On the menu are new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for church and village hall wakes and home wakes.
In rural Foxendown, home or the hall is usual. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Arranging a wake in Foxendown
Foxendown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Foxendown for wakes and the places nearby. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Foxendown Lane and Brimstone Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Meopham (1 mile north-west), Priestwood (1 mile south), Sole Street (1 mile north), Luddesdown (1 mile east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (3.3 miles south) and Gravesham Community Hospital (5.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Foxendown include Meopham School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Inn (1 mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Foxendown hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Foxendown questions
Is Foxendown close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Occasions we serve in Foxendown
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Foxendown, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Foxendown is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Nearby places to Foxendown
Also in Foxendown
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away