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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sholden Meadows, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Sholden Meadows and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Sholden Meadows
Events we cater in Sholden Meadows
The family can spend time with guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sholden Meadows and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
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
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
About our funeral wake catering in Sholden Meadows
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater church and village hall wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
For a wake near Sholden Meadows, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
What affects the price in Sholden Meadows
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Sholden Meadows
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Sholden Meadows are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Wake catering near Sholden Meadows
Sholden Meadows is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Sholden Meadows? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Deal station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Sholden Meadows.
Wakes anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Bargrave Lane, Wyborn Drive and Banks Way or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Sholden Meadows, we cover Sholden (1 mile east), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.5 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Castle Community College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magnet pub (0.7 miles south-east)
FAQs for Sholden Meadows
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you roast near the sea around Sholden Meadows?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
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. We do not offer halal meat.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Places near Sholden Meadows
Also in Sholden Meadows
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away