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Funeral Wake Catering in Rushenden
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Rushenden.
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Funeral wake catering for Rushenden
Funeral wake catering in Rushenden, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are often booked for gatherings at the family home and family meals after a funeral.
In rural Rushenden, 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 leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning the wake in Rushenden
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rushenden:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
For family travelling by train, Queenborough station is about 0.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Rushenden by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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What else we do in Rushenden
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Questions from Rushenden
How far is Rushenden from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Rushenden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there an alternative to 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. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Wakes in Rushenden: venues and practical details
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. We cater wakes across Rushenden and nearby. Rushenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a service at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in ME11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Rushenden we cover include Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
Why choose a hog roast in Rushenden?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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