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Funeral Wake Catering in Ridgeway
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Ridgeway.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Book a hog roast in Ridgeway
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ridgeway?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Ridgeway most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
For family travelling by train, Westenhanger station, about 3.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Funeral wake catering in Ridgeway, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it is anniversary memorials and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Near Ridgeway, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Towns and villages near Ridgeway
What else we do in Ridgeway
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ridgeway
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Ridgeway?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater in Ridgeway?
Yes, Ridgeway is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn and winter afternoons in Ridgeway get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Ridgeway
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Arranging a wake in Ridgeway
Ridgeway is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Ridgeway, whatever the venue. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Ridgeway is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN25, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Ridgeway we cover include Smeeth (1 mile east), Brabourne Lees (1 mile east), Lilyvale (1 mile east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Mersham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards