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Funeral Wake Catering for Lydd-on-Sea
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Lydd-on-Sea? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in Lydd-on-Sea?
Funeral wake catering in Lydd-on-Sea, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Lydd-on-Sea, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Lydd-on-Sea is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Lydd-on-Sea
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Lydd-on-Sea most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like St Peter's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
Also near Lydd-on-Sea
Other occasions in Lydd-on-Sea
Where the roaster can go in Lydd-on-Sea
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Lydd-on-Sea
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Wakes in Lydd-on-Sea: venues and practical details
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Lydd-on-Sea is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Lydd-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lydd-on-Sea to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Anywhere in TN29 and TN28, we can roast on site for your guests. From Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Lydd-on-Sea, we cover Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Lydd-on-Sea includes Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Questions from Lydd-on-Sea
How far is Lydd-on-Sea from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Is Lydd-on-Sea too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away