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Funeral Wake Catering in St Mary's Bay
Planning a hog roast for the wake in St Mary's Bay? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in St Mary's Bay
Funeral wake catering in St Mary's Bay, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in St Mary's Bay and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and remembrance gatherings, with salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In St Mary's Bay, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in St Mary's Bay
Could you cook in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is St Mary's Bay from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Wake catering near St Mary's Bay
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around St Mary's Bay suit a hog roast. St Mary's Bay is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in TN29 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For event organisers in St Mary's Bay
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, 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's Bay hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in St Mary's Bay
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in St Mary's Bay, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
After a service at All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in St Mary's Bay
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Autumn and winter afternoons in St Mary's Bay 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 check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN29 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to St Mary's Bay
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards