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Funeral Wake Catering for Kempe's Corner
Funeral wake catering in Kempe's Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering for Kempe's Corner
Common questions in Kempe's Corner
What’s the nearest station to Kempe's Corner?
Wye station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
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.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Funeral wake catering in Kempe's Corner, carved to order
After a funeral in Kempe's Corner, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings at clubs and pubs and life celebrations.
Near Kempe's Corner, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In winter, it’s dark in Kempe's Corner by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Kempe's Corner
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Kempe's Corner
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose a hog roast in Kempe's Corner?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Kempe's Corner: halls, homes and travel
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Kempe's Corner, whatever the venue. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Kempe's Corner to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Wye station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Kempe's Corner; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across TN25. Local streets include Harville Road and Canterbury Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Kempe's Corner, we also cover Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Kempe's Corner?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Kempe's Corner, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints’ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away