Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Hersden
Funeral wake catering in Hersden: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Hersden
About our funeral wake catering in Hersden
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For wakes at home and hall gatherings after a service, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a wake in a place like Hersden, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Common questions in Hersden
How far is Hersden from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Hersden?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Planning the wake in Hersden
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Hersden, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Wakes in Hersden are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, 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’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Hersden hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A safe distance from the hall
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hersden
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Hersden
What else we do in Hersden
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Hersden
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Wake catering near Hersden
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Hersden, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places in Kent.
For family travelling by train, Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Hersden is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hersden includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hersden include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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