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Funeral Wake Catering in Southfleet
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Southfleet and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Southfleet
Funeral wake catering in Southfleet, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and family meals after a funeral, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Southfleet, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Who books funeral wake catering in Southfleet?
The family can spend time with guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Southfleet and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Southfleet
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. For a summer wake in Southfleet, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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After a funeral in Southfleet
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Southfleet and the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in DA13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Southfleet, we also cover Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Southfleet includes Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Southfleet include Northfleet School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Southfleet
Which station is closest to Southfleet?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Could you cook in Longfield Chalk Bank?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater in Southfleet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Southfleet and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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