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Funeral Wake Catering for Stanford
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Stanford.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Stanford
How our funeral wake catering works in Stanford
Wakes in Stanford happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Stanford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
After a funeral in Stanford
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Stanford, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Stanford is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Stanford is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Stone Street and Kennett Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Stanford we cover include Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Questions from Stanford
What’s the nearest station to Stanford?
Westenhanger station, in Stanford itself.
Could you cook in Sandling Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What else we do in Stanford
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Autumn and winter afternoons in Stanford get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Stanford?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stanford:
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
For family travelling by train, Westenhanger station is in Stanford itself.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Stanford
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards