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Funeral Wake Catering in Mersham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Mersham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Mersham?
Funeral wake catering in Mersham, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will do our best. We serve rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for pub and club wakes and life celebrations.
Near Mersham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Mersham
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Events we cater in Mersham
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Mersham, including:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ashford International station, about 2.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Mersham hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Wakes in Mersham: venues and practical details
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Mersham suit a hog roast. Mersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Mersham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN25, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Road, The Street and Church Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Mersham we cover include Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mersham include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Mersham
How far is Mersham from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
For event organisers in Mersham
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in Mersham are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
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. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Mersham
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away