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Funeral Wake Catering for Kemsley
Funeral wake catering in Kemsley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Kemsley
Funeral wake catering near Kemsley
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it’s gatherings at clubs and pubs and family meals after a funeral, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads.
In Kemsley, the hall is often where people gather. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Wakes in Kemsley: venues and practical details
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Kemsley is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Kemsley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Kemsley to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. For family travelling by train, Kemsley station is in Kemsley itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kemsley, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the ME10 and ME9 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Kemsley, we also cover Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Who books funeral wake catering in Kemsley?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Kemsley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
Local halls and clubs near Kemsley can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Where the roaster can go in Kemsley
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Kemsley
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Kemsley questions
How far is Kemsley from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: 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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Why choose a hog roast in Kemsley?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
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The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-December sunset in Kemsley is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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