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Hog Roast for a Wake in Reculver, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Reculver: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Reculver
Funeral wake catering in Reculver, carved to order
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads.
In rural Reculver, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Who books funeral wake catering in Reculver?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Reculver, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Most wakes in Reculver are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- 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.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Reculver
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
FAQs for Reculver
Can you roast near the sea around Reculver?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Reculver: halls, homes and travel
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Reculver, from gardens to fields. Reculver is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Reculver to Canterbury (8 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.5 miles west of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles of Reculver.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Reculver, we cover Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The King Ethelbert Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Reculver
Other occasions in Reculver
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards