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Funeral Wake Catering for Harvel
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Harvel.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering for Harvel
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
About our funeral wake catering in Harvel
Wake catering across Harvel and Kent, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We serve salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and wakes at a local club.
In rural Harvel, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
After a funeral in Harvel
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Harvel? We cover the whole area. Harvel is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Harvel to London (about 23 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in DA13, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Harvel, we cover Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In winter, it’s dark in Harvel by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Harvel
Do you come out to small places like Harvel?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Harvel close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
Planning the wake in Harvel
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Harvel:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
For a service at a church like Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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 our hog roast in Harvel
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away