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Funeral Wake Catering in St Nicholas at Wade
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in St Nicholas at Wade and across Kent.
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in St Nicholas at Wade
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or CT7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in St Nicholas at Wade, carved to order
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near St Nicholas at Wade, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in St Nicholas at Wade
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Autumn and winter afternoons in St Nicholas at Wade get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for St Nicholas at Wade, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why St Nicholas at Wade hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
Who books funeral wake catering in St Nicholas at Wade?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of Saint Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Wake catering near St Nicholas at Wade
St Nicholas at Wade is about 5 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around St Nicholas at Wade. St Nicholas at Wade is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from St Nicholas at Wade to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Birchington-On-Sea station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 6 miles of St Nicholas at Wade, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Street, Orchard Close and Wotton Court, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside St Nicholas at Wade, we cover Sarre (1 mile south-west), Monkton (1 mile south-east), Hoo (2 miles south-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles south) and West Stourmouth (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles south-west), Margate (6 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Powell-Cotton Museum (2.8 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Questions from St Nicholas at Wade
Which station is closest to St Nicholas at Wade?
The closest is Birchington-On-Sea station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like St Nicholas at Wade?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away