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Funeral Wake Catering in Rodmersham
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Rodmersham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Rodmersham?
Funeral wake catering in Rodmersham, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and hall gatherings after a service, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Rodmersham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Rodmersham
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater wakes across Rodmersham and nearby. Rodmersham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west. After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Rodmersham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Rodmersham we cover include Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Sittingbourne School (0.8 miles north)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.3 miles north-west)
Rodmersham questions
Is Rodmersham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you come to Rodmersham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rodmersham and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Planning the wake in Rodmersham
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
In Rodmersham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Rodmersham may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Places near Rodmersham
What else we do in Rodmersham
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Most wakes in Rodmersham are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rodmersham, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away