Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Snodland
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 Snodland.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Snodland
Funeral wake catering in Snodland, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For remembrance gatherings and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
For a wake in a place like Snodland, the village hall is often the heart of it. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Where the roaster can go in Snodland
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Wakes in Snodland: venues and practical details
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We cover wakes in Snodland, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of the New Jerusalem, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Snodland station is in Snodland itself.
Anywhere in ME6 and ME19, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A228, Snodland is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Snodland, we cover Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Snodland include The Holmesdale School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (less than half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Snodland
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wake in Snodland, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books funeral wake catering in Snodland?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Snodland most often book a hog roast for:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
With the A228 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Snodland.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
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.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
More for events in Snodland
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Common questions in Snodland
Can you cater after a service at Church of the New Jerusalem?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away