Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Headcorn
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Headcorn.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Headcorn?
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Funeral wake catering in Headcorn, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Headcorn and Kent, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it’s wakes at home and hall gatherings after a service, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads for your guests.
In Headcorn, the hall is often where people gather. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Wakes in Headcorn are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Headcorn
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Headcorn hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
More for events in Headcorn
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Wakes in Headcorn: venues and practical details
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Headcorn. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Headcorn station serves Headcorn directly. Headcorn is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN27, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Headcorn, we also cover Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (under half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Headcorn
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Headcorn, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Headcorn
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Headcorn?
Headcorn has its own station: Headcorn station.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away