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Hog Roast for a Wake in Shatterling, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Shatterling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Shatterling
How our funeral wake catering works in Shatterling
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re frequently asked to cater church and village hall wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving salads, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In a small place like Shatterling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Shatterling hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Shatterling are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
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.
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Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Who books funeral wake catering in Shatterling?
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Shatterling, such as:
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Wake catering near Shatterling
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Shatterling and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Shatterling we cover include Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Open spaces near Shatterling include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Also in Shatterling
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Travel to Shatterling
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Shatterling: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Shatterling close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away