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Funeral Wake Catering for Tankerton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Tankerton.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
Slow-roasted pork in Tankerton
About our funeral wake catering in Tankerton
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will do our best. We’re frequently asked to cater pub and club wakes and wakes at home, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In Tankerton, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Wake catering near Tankerton
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. We cover Tankerton and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Tankerton to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about a mile of Tankerton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Tankerton, we cover Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Tankerton include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
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A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Common questions in Tankerton
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What affects the price in Tankerton
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Tankerton is 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 confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Who books funeral wake catering in Tankerton?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Tankerton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Where the roaster can go in Tankerton
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away