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Funeral Wake Catering in Rolvenden
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Rolvenden and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Rolvenden
How our funeral wake catering works in Rolvenden
Wakes in Rolvenden happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and life celebrations, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In rural Rolvenden, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rolvenden?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Rolvenden most often book a hog roast for:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
For event organisers in Rolvenden
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Rolvenden get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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Rolvenden questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Rolvenden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Arranging a wake in Rolvenden
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Rolvenden, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Rolvenden to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Star Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Rolvenden
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards