Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Southernden
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Southernden and the surrounding area.
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Southernden
Funeral wake catering in Southernden, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, with salads, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake near Southernden, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Also near Southernden
What else we do in Southernden
Who books funeral wake catering in Southernden?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Southernden, such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Wakes in Southernden: venues and practical details
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater wakes across Southernden and nearby, from gardens to fields. Southernden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Southernden; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. For wakes just outside Southernden, we cover Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Southernden
Which station is closest to Southernden?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How far is Southernden from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Southernden, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Southernden?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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