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Funeral Wake Catering for Sholden
Funeral wake catering in Sholden: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Sholden
Funeral wake catering in Sholden, carved to order
Wakes in Sholden happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For church and village hall wakes and life celebrations, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads for your guests.
In a small place like Sholden, 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, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Sholden
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Sholden
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Nearby places to Sholden
More for events in Sholden
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Sholden: venues and practical details
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Sholden? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Deal station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Sholden is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Most wakes in Sholden 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 when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Who books funeral wake catering in Sholden?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sholden:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
Questions from Sholden
Which station is closest to Sholden?
The closest is Deal station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Betteshanger Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards