Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ryarsh
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Ryarsh and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering in Ryarsh
About our funeral wake catering in Ryarsh
A wake in Ryarsh is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and family get-togethers after a service, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and salads.
In rural Ryarsh, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Wake catering near Ryarsh
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ryarsh. Ryarsh is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Martin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Kent takes in ME19, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ryarsh include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duke Of Wellington Public House (less than half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Ryarsh
Other occasions in Ryarsh
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Summer evenings in Ryarsh stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Ryarsh questions
How far is Ryarsh from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Ryarsh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cater in Ryarsh?
Yes, Ryarsh is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Who books funeral wake catering in Ryarsh?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Ryarsh most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards