Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Stede Quarter
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Stede Quarter.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Book a hog roast in Stede Quarter
Funeral wake catering in Stede Quarter, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and memorial events, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Stede Quarter, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer wake in Stede Quarter, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Stede Quarter
Other occasions in Stede Quarter
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Stede Quarter: venues and practical details
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Stede Quarter are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Stede Quarter to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stede Quarter, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Who books funeral wake catering in Stede Quarter?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
In Stede Quarter and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
If the service runs late, we wait.
China crockery is available on request.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Stede Quarter: your questions answered
Could you cook in Wattle Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues 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 much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away