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Funeral Wake Catering for Hoaden
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hoaden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Hoaden
Common questions in Hoaden
How far is Hoaden from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Hoaden?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater in Hoaden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hoaden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
How our funeral wake catering works in Hoaden
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and remembrance days, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In rural Hoaden, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Summer evenings in Hoaden stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Occasions we serve in Hoaden
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hoaden, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Elmstone Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Hoaden: halls, homes and travel
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Hoaden and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hoaden to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Minster station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Overland Lane and Walmestone Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Hoaden, we cover Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why choose a hog roast in Hoaden?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Hoaden
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Nearby places to Hoaden
Other occasions in Hoaden
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards