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Funeral Wake Catering in Herne Bay
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Herne Bay.
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Herne Bay
Funeral wake catering near Herne Bay
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings at the family home, with rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
Wakes in Herne Bay are often at home or in a local hall. The roaster goes in the garden or the hall grounds. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Herne Bay
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Herne Bay hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Herne Bay
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Herne Bay most often book a hog roast for:
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
For family travelling by train, Herne Bay station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
Herne Bay questions
Is Herne Bay close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Herne Bay?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you cover Herne Bay?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What affects the price in Herne Bay
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wake catering near Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Herne Bay for wakes. Herne Bay is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Herne Bay to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. With the A299 and B2205 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Herne Bay. The coast is within about a mile of Herne Bay.
Anywhere in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A299 and B2205 close by, Herne Bay is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Herne Bay we cover include Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Herne Bay stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards