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Funeral Wake Catering for Highstead
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Highstead.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Highstead
Funeral wake catering in Highstead, carved to order
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we are often booked for wakes in village halls and remembrance gatherings.
In a small place like Highstead, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Highstead
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Highstead, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Highstead is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT3 and CT6 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Common questions in Highstead
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Highstead too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Occasions we serve in Highstead
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Highstead most often book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Places near Highstead
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Highstead
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Autumn and winter afternoons in Highstead get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for 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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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards