Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lilyvale
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Lilyvale.
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Lilyvale
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Funeral wake catering in Lilyvale, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Lilyvale and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for memorial events and pub and club wakes.
For a wake near Lilyvale, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Lilyvale
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lilyvale too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in Lilyvale are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Lilyvale
Also in Lilyvale
What affects the price in Lilyvale
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Lilyvale
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Lilyvale, including:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
Arranging a wake in Lilyvale
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater wakes across Lilyvale and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Lilyvale is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Lilyvale is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lilyvale include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lilyvale
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away