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Funeral Wake Catering in Standen
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Standen.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering for Standen
Funeral wake catering near Standen
A wake in Standen is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s wakes in village halls and remembrance days, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
In rural Standen, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Standen
Also in Standen
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Standen are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Standen
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Standen from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Standen?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Standen and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Standen
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in Standen
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Standen, whatever the venue. Standen is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Standen is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN27, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Standen
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away