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Funeral Wake Catering for Ramsgate
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Ramsgate.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering for Ramsgate
Funeral wake catering in Ramsgate, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and memorial gatherings.
Wakes in Ramsgate are frequently at home or in a local hall. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Ramsgate: your questions answered
Is Ramsgate close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast near the sea around Ramsgate?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Ramsgate
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Most wakes in Ramsgate are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Ramsgate?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
After a service at St. Luke's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
What affects the price in Ramsgate
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Ramsgate
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Ramsgate
What else we do in Ramsgate
Wake catering near Ramsgate
Ramsgate is in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ramsgate and the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ramsgate station is in Ramsgate itself. With the A254 and A255 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Ramsgate. Ramsgate is within about a mile of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the CT11, CT12 and CT10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A254 and A255 close by, Ramsgate is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Ramsgate, we also cover St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (under half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards