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Funeral Wake Catering in Shorne Ridgeway
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Shorne Ridgeway? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Shorne Ridgeway
How our funeral wake catering works in Shorne Ridgeway
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub and club wakes and wakes in village halls.
Near Shorne Ridgeway, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
More for events in Shorne Ridgeway
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Occasions we serve in Shorne Ridgeway
The family can spend time with guests.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shorne Ridgeway:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Shorne Ridgeway. Summer evenings in Shorne Ridgeway stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Shorne Ridgeway questions
Do you come out to small places like Shorne Ridgeway?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Shorne Ridgeway?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Wakes in Shorne Ridgeway: venues and practical details
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Shorne Ridgeway and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the DA12 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards