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Funeral Wake Catering in Hunters Forstal
Funeral wake catering in Hunters Forstal: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Hunters Forstal
About our funeral wake catering in Hunters Forstal
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for family meals after a funeral and wakes at a local club.
In a small place like Hunters Forstal, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
What affects the price in Hunters Forstal
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
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.
Events we cater in Hunters Forstal
Quiet, respectful service.
In Hunters Forstal and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Hunters Forstal: your questions answered
Is Hunters Forstal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Hunters Forstal?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Places near Hunters Forstal
What else we do in Hunters Forstal
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late September, sunset in Hunters Forstal is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
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
Wake catering near Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hunters Forstal and the surrounding area. Hunters Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hunters Forstal.
For wakes in CT6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Hunters Forstal, we also cover Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away