Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Potter's Forstal
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Potter's Forstal.
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Potter's Forstal
Questions from Potter's Forstal
Is Potter's Forstal close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Potter's Forstal?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Funeral wake catering in Potter's Forstal, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance days and wakes at a local club, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Potter's Forstal, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. 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.
Events we cater in Potter's Forstal
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Potter's Forstal. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Pluckley station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in Potter's Forstal, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Potter's Forstal
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Also near Potter's Forstal
Also in Potter's Forstal
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Potter's Forstal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Wake catering near Potter's Forstal
Potter's Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Potter's Forstal and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Potter's Forstal to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Potter's Forstal is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN27, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Potter's Forstal we cover include Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east) and Egerton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (0.8 miles north-west).
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away