Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Mud Row
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Mud Row? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Home wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Mud Row
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Mud Row hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Mud Row
After a funeral in Mud Row, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and remembrance gatherings, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Mud Row, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
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FAQs for Mud Row
Is Mud Row too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or ME12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Mud Row: halls, homes and travel
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. We cater wakes across Mud Row and nearby, from gardens to fields. Mud Row is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Mud Row to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
We cover wakes in every part of ME12 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
Why choose funeral wake catering in Mud Row?
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Mud Row. In late September, sunset in Mud Row is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Mud Row, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards