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Funeral Wake Catering in Hawkinge
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hawkinge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Hawkinge
About our funeral wake catering in Hawkinge
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. On the menu are halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for wakes in village halls and gatherings after a cremation.
In Hawkinge, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Nearby places to Hawkinge
Other occasions in Hawkinge
Occasions we serve in Hawkinge
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Hawkinge most often book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Hawkinge hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Hawkinge: halls, homes and travel
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Hawkinge, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Luke's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hawkinge, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hawkinge, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in CT18, we can bring the roaster to you. From The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Hawkinge, we also cover Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Schools near Hawkinge include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Mayfly pub (under half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Hawkinge
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Hawkinge. Most wakes in Hawkinge are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hawkinge: your questions answered
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 follow the site rules.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away