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Funeral Wake Catering in Nettlestead
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Nettlestead.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Nettlestead
About our funeral wake catering in Nettlestead
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Nettlestead, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Nettlestead
The family can spend time with guests.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Nettlestead, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that Wateringbury station serves Nettlestead directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Nettlestead, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Nettlestead, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Nettlestead?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Wakes in Nettlestead: venues and practical details
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wakes in Nettlestead are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Nettlestead is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Nettlestead to London (about 28 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME18 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Nettlestead we cover include Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (under half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Nettlestead: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Nettlestead?
Nettlestead has its own station: Wateringbury station.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater in Nettlestead?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away