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Funeral Wake Catering in Herne Common
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Herne Common and the surrounding area.
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Funeral wake catering for Herne Common
About our funeral wake catering in Herne Common
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We serve apple sauce, salads and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and life celebrations.
In a small place like Herne Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In winter, it’s dark in Herne Common by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Herne Common
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Herne Common for wakes. Herne Common is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Martin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 3 miles of Herne Common, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Herne Common, we also cover Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Common include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Common include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Herne Common
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Other occasions in Herne Common
Occasions we serve in Herne Common
Quiet, respectful service.
In Herne Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Herne Bay station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Questions from Herne Common
Is Herne Common close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Herne Common?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
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.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards