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Funeral Wake Catering for Snargate
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Snargate.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Snargate?
Snargate: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Snargate?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Snargate close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Funeral wake catering in Snargate, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial events and one-year memorials, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a wake near Snargate, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
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What affects the price in Snargate
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Snargate is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Snargate, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Snargate?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
In Snargate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St Dunstan, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Arranging a wake in Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Snargate and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Kent takes in TN29, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Short Lane and Snargate Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Snargate include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
About the food
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.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
If the service runs late, we wait.
China crockery is available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
For event organisers in Snargate
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away