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Funeral Wake Catering in Lower Hardres
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Lower Hardres.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Lower Hardres
Funeral wake catering in Lower Hardres, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include remembrance days and memorial gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Lower Hardres, 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 the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Lower Hardres
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Hardres and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Arranging a wake in Lower Hardres
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Lower Hardres, from gardens to fields. Lower Hardres is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Hardres, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the CT4 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Lower Hardres, we also cover Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Lower Hardres includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Common questions in Lower Hardres
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hardres?
Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Wakes in Lower Hardres are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by 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 leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Hardres
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Lower Hardres
Other occasions in Lower Hardres
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away