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Funeral Wake Catering in Patrixbourne
Funeral wake catering in Patrixbourne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Patrixbourne
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Funeral wake catering in Patrixbourne, carved to order
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for one-year memorials and gatherings at the family home.
For a wake near Patrixbourne, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
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What else we do in Patrixbourne
Events we cater in Patrixbourne
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Patrixbourne:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bekesbourne station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Patrixbourne get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Arranging a wake in Patrixbourne
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Patrixbourne and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Patrixbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Patrixbourne: your questions answered
How far is Patrixbourne from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Patrixbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Patrixbourne hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away