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Funeral Wake Catering for Lodge Lees
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Lodge Lees and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Lodge Lees
Occasions we serve in Lodge Lees
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Lodge Lees, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shepherds Well station is about 3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
About our funeral wake catering in Lodge Lees
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for family get-togethers after a service and wakes in village halls.
In a small place like Lodge Lees, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
What else we do in Lodge Lees
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Arranging a wake in Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Lodge Lees, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Lodge Lees to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Lodge Lees, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. For wakes just outside Lodge Lees, we cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Jackdaw Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
What affects the price in Lodge Lees
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Summer evenings in Lodge Lees stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Lodge Lees: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards