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Funeral Wake Catering for Pett Bottom
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Pett Bottom? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
Planning an event in Pett Bottom?
Funeral wake catering near Pett Bottom
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. For wakes in village halls and anniversary memorials, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
For a wake near Pett Bottom, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Who books funeral wake catering in Pett Bottom?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Pett Bottom, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
For event organisers in Pett Bottom
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Wakes in Pett Bottom: venues and practical details
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Pett Bottom? We can help. Pett Bottom is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Pett Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Local streets include Pett Bottom Road and School Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duck pub (under half a mile south-east)
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)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Why choose a hog roast in Pett Bottom?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Nearby places to Pett Bottom
What else we do in Pett Bottom
Pett Bottom questions
Is Pett Bottom too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it is dark in Pett Bottom by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Pett Bottom
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away