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Funeral Wake Catering in Rodmersham Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Rodmersham Green.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Rodmersham Green
Funeral wake catering in Rodmersham Green, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We are often asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and life celebrations, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Rodmersham Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Common questions in Rodmersham Green
How far is Rodmersham Green from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
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Arranging a wake in Rodmersham Green
Rodmersham Green is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Rodmersham Green? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
A club or hall near Rodmersham Green gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rodmersham Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over ME9. That could mean a wake in a garden on Stockers Hill, Green Lane and Bottles Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Highsted (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Bapchild (1 mile east), Newbury (1 mile south-east) and Tunstall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north).
- Schools near Rodmersham Green include Fulston Manor School (1.1 miles north)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.2 miles north)
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Travel to Rodmersham Green
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Rodmersham Green is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, 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 clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rodmersham Green?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Rodmersham Green most often book a hog roast for:
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Rodmersham Green
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We hold the food if people are delayed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away