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Funeral Wake Catering in Littlestone-on-Sea
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Littlestone-on-Sea? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Littlestone-on-Sea
How our funeral wake catering works in Littlestone-on-Sea
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and memorial gatherings, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In rural Littlestone-on-Sea, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Littlestone-on-Sea
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Littlestone-on-Sea: venues and practical details
Littlestone-on-Sea is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Littlestone-on-Sea, from gardens to fields. Littlestone-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cater wakes across the TN28 postcode area and the streets around it. From Blenheim Road, St Nicholas Road and St Andrew's Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Littlestone-on-Sea sits on or near the B2071, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Littlestone-on-Sea, we also cover Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south), New Romney (1 mile west), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north-west) and Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (3 miles west). Within reach you will find Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Nearby schools include St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Captain Howey Hotel (0.5 miles west)
Occasions we serve in Littlestone-on-Sea
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Littlestone-on-Sea, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
Littlestone-on-Sea is on or near the B2071, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Wakes in Littlestone-on-Sea are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, 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
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Littlestone-on-Sea
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Littlestone-on-Sea?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
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.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Littlestone-on-Sea
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Littlestone-on-Sea
More for events in Littlestone-on-Sea
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away