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Funeral Wake Catering in Neames Forstal
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Neames Forstal and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Neames Forstal
Funeral wake catering in Neames Forstal, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We’re often asked to cater remembrance days and family get-togethers after a service, with apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Neames Forstal, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Neames Forstal stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Neames Forstal, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Neames Forstal: venues and practical details
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Neames Forstal? We cover the whole area. Neames Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 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 7 miles of Neames Forstal, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Neames Forstal, we cover South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Neames Forstal include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (under half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Neames Forstal
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning the wake in Neames Forstal
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Neames Forstal, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- One-year memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Selling station is in Neames Forstal itself.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
Questions from Neames Forstal
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Nearby places to Neames Forstal
Other occasions in Neames Forstal
Where the roaster can go in Neames Forstal
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away