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Funeral Wake Catering in Small Hythe
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Small Hythe.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Small Hythe
Funeral wake catering in Small Hythe, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Small Hythe is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For home wakes and hall gatherings after a service, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce and more.
For a wake near Small Hythe, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Small Hythe are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get 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. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Small Hythe hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
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What else we do in Small Hythe
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Small Hythe
Do you come out to small places like Small Hythe?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books funeral wake catering in Small Hythe?
Alternatives are available.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Small Hythe, such as:
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
Arranging a wake in Small Hythe
Small Hythe is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Small Hythe suit a hog roast. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For wakes in TN30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Broad Tenterden (1 mile north), Tenterden (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles north-west), Rolvenden Layne (3 miles west) and Rolvenden (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Smallhythe Place (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away