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Funeral Wake Catering for Lynsore Bottom
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Lynsore Bottom? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Lynsore Bottom
Funeral wake catering in Lynsore Bottom, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Lynsore Bottom and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance days, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Lynsore Bottom, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Lynsore Bottom
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
After a funeral in Lynsore Bottom
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Lynsore Bottom. Lynsore Bottom is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lynsore Bottom; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
Occasions we serve in Lynsore Bottom
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Lynsore Bottom, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 4.2 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Lynsore Bottom
Event organisers often 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.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Lynsore Bottom are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Lynsore Bottom
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Lynsore Bottom questions
What’s the nearest station to Lynsore Bottom?
Bekesbourne station, about 4.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Lynsore Bottom too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away