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Funeral Wake Catering in Orlestone
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Orlestone and across Kent.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Orlestone
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Funeral wake catering in Orlestone, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and life celebrations.
Near Orlestone, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Orlestone?
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Orlestone most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Travel to Orlestone
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Orlestone are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Orlestone?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Orlestone
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Places near Orlestone
What else we do in Orlestone
Orlestone: halls, homes and travel
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Orlestone for wakes. Orlestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. For wakes just outside Orlestone, we cover Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Orlestone include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Orlestone
Which station is closest to Orlestone?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Orlestone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards