Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Stubb's Cross
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Stubb's Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Stubb's Cross
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
About our funeral wake catering in Stubb's Cross
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce, and we are often booked for ashes ceremonies and wakes at a local club.
Near Stubb's Cross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
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.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In late September, sunset in Stubb's Cross is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Nearby places to Stubb's Cross
Also in Stubb's Cross
Events we cater in Stubb's Cross
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stubb's Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Stubb's Cross
Can you do a hog roast in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer straight away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Stubb's Cross: halls, homes and travel
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stubb's Cross and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Francis often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stubb's Cross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over TN26. Whether your wake is on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Stubb's Cross we cover include Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away