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Funeral Wake Catering in Pested
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Pested.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
Slow-roasted pork in Pested
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Funeral wake catering in Pested, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and family get-togethers after a service, serving new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Pested, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Pested?
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Pested, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Pested is 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 confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Pested: halls, homes and travel
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We cover wakes in Pested. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Wye station is about 3.6 miles away. Pested is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN25 postcode area. Close by, we cover wakes in Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Stag pub (0.5 miles south)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
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Pested: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Pested?
Wye station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Pested from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Where the roaster can go in Pested
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Pested
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards