Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Lunsford, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Lunsford.
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Lunsford
How our funeral wake catering works in Lunsford
After a funeral in Lunsford, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and celebrations of life, with apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In Lunsford, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Lunsford?
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Lunsford most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Questions from Lunsford
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Lunsford?
New Hythe station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Lunsford is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Lunsford
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Lunsford and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that New Hythe station is about 0.7 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in ME20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a wake on streets such as Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Lunsford, we also cover New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (0.9 miles north) and The Malling School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Freemasons Arms (0.6 miles north)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and the cost guide.
What else we do in Lunsford
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards