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Funeral Wake Catering in Shirkoak
Funeral wake catering in Shirkoak: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering for Shirkoak
Funeral wake catering in Shirkoak, carved to order
Wakes in Shirkoak happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We are frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and family get-togethers after a service, serving new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Shirkoak, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in Shirkoak are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Shirkoak?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shirkoak:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at Parish Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
Nearby places to Shirkoak
Other occasions in Shirkoak
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Shirkoak, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shirkoak to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 4 miles south-east of the centre.
Anywhere in TN26, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Shirkoak include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Shirkoak questions
Do you come out to small places like Shirkoak?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
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 frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When do you start roasting?
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away