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Funeral Wake Catering in Selsted
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Selsted and across Kent.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Selsted
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it’s dark in Selsted by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral wake catering in Selsted
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. For church and village hall wakes and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
In a small place like Selsted, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Selsted
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Wake catering near Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover wakes in Selsted, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Selsted to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Selsted; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Selsted is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Selsted, we cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Selsted
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Events we cater in Selsted
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Selsted most often book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial events
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Towns and villages near Selsted
More for events in Selsted
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Selsted questions
Do you come out to small places like Selsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Selsted?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards