Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Godinton
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Godinton and across Kent.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Godinton
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Godinton stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN23 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
How our funeral wake catering works in Godinton
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it’s gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
Around Godinton, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Godinton
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Godinton: your questions answered
How far is Godinton from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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 work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you come to Godinton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Godinton and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Arranging a wake in Godinton
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover wakes in Godinton, along with the towns and villages around it. Godinton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Godinton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN23, TN25 and TN24, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Godinton include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Highworth Grammar School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Godinton
Also in Godinton
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN23 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why choose a hog roast in Godinton?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Godinton
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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