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Funeral Wake Catering for Lenham Forstal
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Lenham Forstal and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for Lenham Forstal
Funeral wake catering in Lenham Forstal, carved to order
Wakes in Lenham Forstal happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and memorial gatherings, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Lenham Forstal, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Lenham Forstal
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Who books funeral wake catering in Lenham Forstal?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
In Lenham Forstal and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
What affects the price in Lenham Forstal
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Lenham Forstal get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- 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.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Lenham Forstal
Other occasions in Lenham Forstal
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Lenham Forstal hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Arranging a wake in Lenham Forstal
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover wakes in Lenham Forstal, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Lenham Forstal is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Lenham Forstal we cover include Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
Questions from Lenham Forstal
Is Lenham Forstal close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Lenham Forstal?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away