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Funeral Wake Catering for Lydden
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Lydden? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Lydden
Funeral wake catering in Lydden, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. For remembrance gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Lydden, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
What affects the price in Lydden
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Lydden
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Lydden hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Lydden?
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Lydden most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Lydden: halls, homes and travel
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Lydden, from gardens to fields. Lydden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lydden to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lydden; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Lydden is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include Hope Inn (under half a mile west)
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Lydden. Summer evenings in Lydden stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Questions from Lydden
Do you come out to small places like Lydden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Lydden from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you cater in Lydden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Lydden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards