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Funeral Wake Catering for Linton
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Linton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near Linton
Funeral wake catering near Linton
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and wakes at a local club, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes and more.
Near Linton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The process
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 Linton are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Linton
Other occasions in Linton
Wakes in Linton: venues and practical details
Linton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Linton? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, East Farleigh station is about 2.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Linton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across ME17 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Wheeler's Lane, Vicarage Fields and Linton Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Linton, we cover Boughton Green (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (2 miles north-east), Wierton (2 miles east) and Park Wood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles north), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.9 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (less than half a mile north)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Linton hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Travel to Linton
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Linton
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Linton, such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at St Nicholas Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
FAQs for Linton
We’re gathering after a service at St Nicholas Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Linton?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards