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Funeral Wake Catering in Old Romney
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Old Romney and across Kent.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Old Romney
FAQs for Old Romney
What’s the nearest station to Old Romney?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Clement: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Funeral wake catering in Old Romney, carved to order
After a funeral in Old Romney, 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. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for one-year memorials and memorial gatherings.
Near Old Romney, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
After a funeral in Old Romney
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Old Romney. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Old Romney to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west.
For wakes in TN29, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Also near Old Romney
Also in Old Romney
Why choose a hog roast in Old Romney?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Old Romney
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning the wake in Old Romney
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Old Romney. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at Church of St Clement, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it is dark in Old Romney by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away