Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Slutshole
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Slutshole and the surrounding area.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Slutshole
Funeral wake catering in Slutshole, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater memorial gatherings and celebrations of life, with rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Slutshole, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Arranging a wake in Slutshole
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Slutshole, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Slutshole to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 5 miles of Slutshole.
Anywhere in ME13, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Slutshole we cover include Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Slutshole
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Slutshole
How far is Slutshole from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you cater in Slutshole?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Slutshole
What else we do in Slutshole
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Wakes in Slutshole are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Slutshole
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Slutshole?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Slutshole and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards