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Funeral Wake Catering for Rabbit's Cross
Funeral wake catering in Rabbit's Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in Rabbit's Cross
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Rabbit's Cross
After a funeral in Rabbit's Cross, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings.
Near Rabbit's Cross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Also near Rabbit's Cross
What else we do in Rabbit's Cross
Planning the wake in Rabbit's Cross
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
In Rabbit's Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Wakes in Rabbit's Cross: venues and practical details
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Rabbit's Cross is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Rabbit's Cross is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Rabbit's Cross, we also cover Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Rabbit's Cross questions
What’s the nearest station to Rabbit's Cross?
Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you come to Rabbit's Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Rabbit's Cross and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Where the roaster can go in Rabbit's Cross
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Rabbit's Cross?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Wakes in Rabbit's Cross are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away