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Funeral Wake Catering in Great Mongeham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Great Mongeham and across Kent.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering for Great Mongeham
About our funeral wake catering in Great Mongeham
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and family meals after a funeral, serving halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Great Mongeham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Great Mongeham
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, Walmer station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Great Mongeham
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Where the roaster can go in Great Mongeham
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Great Mongeham
Other occasions in Great Mongeham
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Great Mongeham: venues and practical details
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. We cater wakes across Great Mongeham and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Great Mongeham to Canterbury (13 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Martin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 2 miles of Great Mongeham.
Wakes anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Great Mongeham, we also cover Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Great Mongeham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Great Mongeham include Castle Community College (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Mill Inn (1 mile east)
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In winter, it’s dark in Great Mongeham by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Great Mongeham
How far is Great Mongeham from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Great Mongeham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards