Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Stone Hill
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Stone Hill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Stone Hill
How our funeral wake catering works in Stone Hill
Wake catering across Stone Hill and Kent, wherever the family gathers. We are frequently asked to cater life celebrations and home wakes, serving halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Stone Hill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Who books funeral wake catering in Stone Hill?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Stone Hill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Westenhanger station is about 2.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
Wakes in Stone Hill: venues and practical details
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stone Hill and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stone Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Stone Hill, 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 a serving time. Local streets include Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Stone Hill we cover include Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Hill includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Stone Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Stone Hill?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In winter, it’s dark in Stone Hill by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Stone Hill
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
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 is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Stone Hill hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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