Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Paddock
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Paddock.
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Paddock
Funeral wake catering near Paddock
We cater wakes in Paddock and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at the family home and memorial gatherings, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
Near Paddock, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Questions from Paddock
Is Paddock close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Cosmas and St Damian: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In winter, it’s dark in Paddock by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Paddock?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Paddock, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
Families holding a service at Church of St Cosmas and St Damian often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Arranging a wake in Paddock
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Paddock are part of our patch. Paddock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Paddock to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Paddock, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN25, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Canterbury Road and Green Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards