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Funeral Wake Catering in Kenardington
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Kenardington and across Kent.
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Kenardington
Funeral wake catering in Kenardington, carved to order
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it is home wakes and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In a small place like Kenardington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Kenardington stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Kenardington?
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Kenardington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
Wakes in Kenardington: venues and practical details
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Kenardington, whatever the venue. Kenardington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south.
Wakes anywhere in TN26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover wakes in Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kenardington include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find World's Wonder pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Also in Kenardington
Common questions in Kenardington
Do you come out to small places like Kenardington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Kenardington close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards