Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for St Margaret's at Cliffe
We bring a hog roast for the wake across St Margaret's at Cliffe and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
Planning an event in St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Funeral wake catering near St Margaret's at Cliffe
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and remembrance gatherings.
For a wake in a place like St Margaret's at Cliffe, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Autumn and winter afternoons in St Margaret's at Cliffe get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
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. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in St Margaret's at Cliffe
It copes with timings that shift.
In St Margaret's at Cliffe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Wakes in St Margaret's at Cliffe: venues and practical details
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around St Margaret's at Cliffe suit a hog roast. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The coast is within about 4 miles of St Margaret's at Cliffe, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside St Margaret's at Cliffe, we also cover West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around St Margaret's at Cliffe includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Cliffs pub (under half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
St Margaret's at Cliffe questions
What’s the nearest station to St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is St Margaret's at Cliffe close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near St Margaret's at Cliffe
What else we do in St Margaret's at Cliffe
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards