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Funeral Wake Catering in Shadoxhurst
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Shadoxhurst and across Kent.
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in Shadoxhurst
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, 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’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
How our funeral wake catering works in Shadoxhurst
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. We are frequently asked to cater wakes in village halls and pub and club wakes, with halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
In rural Shadoxhurst, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Shadoxhurst get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Planning the wake in Shadoxhurst
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Shadoxhurst most often book a hog roast for:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Nearby places to Shadoxhurst
What else we do in Shadoxhurst
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
For event organisers in Shadoxhurst
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Shadoxhurst questions
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Shadoxhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Wake catering near Shadoxhurst
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Shadoxhurst and its neighbours for wakes. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Shadoxhurst to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Shadoxhurst is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away