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Funeral Wake Catering for Hassell Street
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Hassell Street? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Hassell Street?
Funeral wake catering in Hassell Street, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Hassell Street, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Hassell Street
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Hassell Street
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Hassell Street are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Wakes in Hassell Street: venues and practical details
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Hassell Street is well within our area for wakes. Hassell Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hassell Street to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hassell Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Hassell Street, we also cover Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Hassell Street include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find The Woodmans Arms (within half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Why choose a hog roast in Hassell Street?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Hassell Street hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hassell Street
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hassell Street too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hassell Street?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Wye station, about 2.7 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask about china.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away