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Funeral Wake Catering in Hernhill
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hernhill and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for Hernhill
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hernhill?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hernhill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
About our funeral wake catering in Hernhill
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Hernhill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Hernhill
What else we do in Hernhill
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Hernhill is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Hernhill: halls, homes and travel
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Hernhill is well within our area for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hernhill to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hernhill.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hernhill questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
For event organisers in Hernhill
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away