Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ringlestone
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ringlestone and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Ringlestone
Wakes in Ringlestone: venues and practical details
Ringlestone is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Ringlestone, from gardens to fields. Ringlestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Maidstone Barracks station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Ringlestone is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in ME14 and ME16, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as Hyde Road, Mill Lane and Edna Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Sandling (1 mile north), Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Foley Park (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Harbourland (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1 mile south). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Ringlestone include Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (0.6 miles south) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Harvester pub (less than half a mile north)
About our funeral wake catering in Ringlestone
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Whether it is one-year memorials and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
In Ringlestone, the hall is frequently where people gather. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Ringlestone hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Who books funeral wake catering in Ringlestone?
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ringlestone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like St Paul's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
Questions from Ringlestone
What’s the nearest station to Ringlestone?
The closest is Maidstone Barracks station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Whatman Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Ringlestone stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
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.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away