Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in St Mary in the Marsh
We bring a hog roast for the wake across St Mary in the Marsh and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in St Mary in the Marsh
How our funeral wake catering works in St Mary in the Marsh
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and celebrations of life, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In rural St Mary in the Marsh, 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.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Who books funeral wake catering in St Mary in the Marsh?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near St Mary in the Marsh, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Towns and villages near St Mary in the Marsh
Other occasions in St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like St Mary in the Marsh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in St Mary in the Marsh, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why St Mary in the Marsh hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Wake catering near St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around St Mary in the Marsh. St Mary in the Marsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in TN29, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to St Mary in the Marsh
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards