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Funeral Wake Catering in Painter's Forstal
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Painter's Forstal and across Kent.
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Painter's Forstal
Funeral wake catering near Painter's Forstal
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and remembrance days.
Near Painter's Forstal, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning the wake in Painter's Forstal
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Painter's Forstal most often book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Painter's Forstal: your questions answered
How far is Painter's Forstal from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Painter's Forstal?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Painter's Forstal stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A hall or room for eating
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Painter's Forstal
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wake catering near Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Painter's Forstal and the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Painter's Forstal to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Painter's Forstal, we also cover North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Alma pub (under half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
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What affects the price in Painter's Forstal
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away