Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Out Elmstead
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Out Elmstead.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Out Elmstead
How our funeral wake catering works in Out Elmstead
A wake in Out Elmstead is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re frequently asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and one-year memorials, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Near Out Elmstead, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Out Elmstead?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Out Elmstead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Families holding a service at Church of St Giles frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Out Elmstead. Wakes in Out Elmstead are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Out Elmstead
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Out Elmstead close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
If the service runs late, we wait.
Add chicken as an alternative.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Wake catering near Out Elmstead
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Out Elmstead, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places across Kent.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Aylesham station, about 2.4 miles east. Out Elmstead is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Black Robin Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards