Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Shepway
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Shepway.
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
A hog roast near Shepway
How our funeral wake catering works in Shepway
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. We’re often asked to cater celebrations of life and memorial events, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In Shepway, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
After a funeral in Shepway
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Shepway? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Shepway to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Maidstone West station is about 1.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shepway; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the ME15 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
Common questions in Shepway
How far is Shepway from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Shepway?
The closest is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Nearby places to Shepway
What else we do in Shepway
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Shepway are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Shepway
The family can spend time with guests.
In Shepway and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at St Martin's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away