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Funeral Wake Catering for Hicks Forstal
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hicks Forstal and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Hicks Forstal
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
About our funeral wake catering in Hicks Forstal
We cater wakes in Hicks Forstal and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We are frequently asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebrations of life, with rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
Near Hicks Forstal, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Hicks Forstal: your questions answered
Is Hicks Forstal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in Hicks Forstal is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a hog roast in Hicks Forstal?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hicks Forstal, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater wakes across Hicks Forstal and nearby. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
Hicks Forstal is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We cater wakes across the CT3 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Nearby places to Hicks Forstal
Also in Hicks Forstal
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hicks Forstal?
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hicks Forstal:
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards