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Funeral Wake Catering in Richborough Port
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 Richborough Port.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in Richborough Port
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Funeral wake catering in Richborough Port, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. For hall gatherings after a service and one-year memorials, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Richborough Port, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Richborough Port
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Richborough Port:
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that Thanet Parkway station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Richborough Port are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Richborough Port: venues and practical details
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cater wakes across Richborough Port and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Richborough Port to Canterbury (12 miles away).
The coast is within about 4 miles of Richborough Port, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in CT13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Richborough Port, we also cover Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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 book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Richborough Port: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Richborough Port?
The closest is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away