Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Reading Street
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Reading Street.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Reading Street
About our funeral wake catering in Reading Street
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s hall gatherings after a service and celebrations of life, we can cook new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Reading Street, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Reading Street
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late September, sunset in Reading Street is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s 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
Planning the wake in Reading Street
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Reading Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
Reading Street: halls, homes and travel
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Reading Street? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in TN30, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Reading Street includes Orlestone Forest.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Nearby places to Reading Street
What else we do in Reading Street
Why choose a hog roast in Reading Street?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Reading Street
Is Reading Street close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Reading Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards