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Funeral Wake Catering for Petham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Petham.
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
Planning an event in Petham?
What affects the price in Petham
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Petham
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering near Petham
We cater wakes in Petham and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We’re often asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and ashes ceremonies, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In rural Petham, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Wake catering near Petham
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Petham is well within our area for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Chartham station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Petham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Petham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Wakes in Petham are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Petham
Other occasions in Petham
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Questions from Petham
Is Petham close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Petham?
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Petham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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