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Funeral Wake Catering in Martin Mill
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Martin Mill.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
Book a hog roast in Martin Mill
Funeral wake catering in Martin Mill, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. For anniversary memorials and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake near Martin Mill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
China crockery is available on request.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Martin Mill?
Alternatives are available.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Martin Mill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
For a service at a church like Church of St Augustine, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
What affects the price in Martin Mill
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Martin Mill
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Martin Mill?
Martin Mill station, in Martin Mill itself.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Martin Mill: halls, homes and travel
Martin Mill is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We cover wakes in Martin Mill, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Martin Mill to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Martin Mill station serves Martin Mill directly. Martin Mill is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Station Road, Barley Close and Lucerne Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Martin Mill, we also cover Martin (1 mile north-west), East Langdon (1 mile west), West Cliffe (1 mile south), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and Ringwould (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lantern Inn (within half a mile north-west)
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. For a summer wake in Martin Mill, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards