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Funeral Wake Catering for Herne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Herne.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering in Herne
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Funeral wake catering in Herne, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and life celebrations.
In Herne, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Herne is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
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 for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Herne: halls, homes and travel
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Herne suit a hog roast. Herne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Herne.
Wakes anywhere in CT6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Herne we cover include Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Herne
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Also in Herne
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Herne
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Martin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Herne from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cater in Herne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Herne and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Herne?
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Herne. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St Martin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards