Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Potters Corner
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 Potters Corner.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Potters Corner
Funeral wake catering in Potters Corner, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We serve new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In rural Potters Corner, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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 us?
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Potters Corner are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Potters Corner?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Potters Corner, such as:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Potters Corner
Do you come out to small places like Potters Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Potters Corner?
Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you cover Potters Corner?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Wakes in Potters Corner: venues and practical details
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Potters Corner and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Potters Corner to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Potters Corner, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN25 and TN26, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Potters Corner, we also cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Potters Corner include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Potters Corner include The Hayesbrook School (1.2 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles east)
Nearby places to Potters Corner
Other occasions in Potters Corner
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away