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Funeral Wake Catering in St Ann's Green
Planning a hog roast for the wake in St Ann's Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near St Ann's Green
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Funeral wake catering near St Ann's Green
Wakes in St Ann's Green happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it’s gatherings at the family home and family meals after a funeral, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In rural St Ann's Green, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Travel to St Ann's Green
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose a hog roast in St Ann's Green?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in St Ann's Green
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Wake catering near St Ann's Green
St Ann's Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wakes in St Ann's Green are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from St Ann's Green to Canterbury (25 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of St Ann's Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN12, we can roast on site for your guests. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Milebush (1 mile west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (7 miles north).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (4 miles north-east).
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in St Ann's Green are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the wake in St Ann's Green
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in St Ann's Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Relatives arriving by train should know that Marden station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
St Ann's Green: your questions answered
How far is St Ann's Green from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to St Ann's Green?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Nearby places to St Ann's Green
More for events in St Ann's Green
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away