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Funeral Wake Catering for Little Chart
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Little Chart and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Little Chart
How our funeral wake catering works in Little Chart
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Whether it is family meals after a funeral and one-year memorials, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Little Chart, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Autumn and winter afternoons in Little Chart get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china.
Wakes in Little Chart: venues and practical details
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Little Chart? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Little Chart; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over TN27 and the streets around it. Other places close to Little Chart we cover include Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (less than half a mile north-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Little Chart?
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Little Chart, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Little Chart
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Little Chart
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away