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Funeral Wake Catering for Moorstock
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Moorstock and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Moorstock?
FAQs for Moorstock
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Moorstock 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.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Funeral wake catering in Moorstock, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Moorstock happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. For memorial events and celebration-of-life gatherings, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In rural Moorstock, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Events we cater in Moorstock
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Westenhanger station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Moorstock
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Moorstock
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Other occasions in Moorstock
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Wakes in Moorstock are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Moorstock, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Wake catering near Moorstock
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Moorstock is well within our area for wakes. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Moorstock to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Moorstock; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Moorstock.
Anywhere in TN25, we can roast on site for your guests. For wakes just outside Moorstock, we cover Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away