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Funeral Wake Catering in Stodmarsh
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Stodmarsh.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering in Stodmarsh
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Stodmarsh
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
How our funeral wake catering works in Stodmarsh
A wake in Stodmarsh 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. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and memorial gatherings.
In rural Stodmarsh, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Occasions we serve in Stodmarsh
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Stodmarsh, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sturry station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it’s dark in Stodmarsh by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Stodmarsh
How far is Stodmarsh from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Stodmarsh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What space does the roaster 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 confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
After a funeral in Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Stodmarsh? We can help. Stodmarsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Stodmarsh is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of CT3 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Stodmarsh include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Stodmarsh hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards