Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Temple Ewell
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Temple Ewell? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Temple Ewell
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
How our funeral wake catering works in Temple Ewell
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. For remembrance days and wakes in village halls, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In rural Temple Ewell, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
For event organisers in Temple Ewell
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
After a funeral in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Temple Ewell suit a hog roast. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Temple Ewell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Temple Ewell has its own station, Kearsney station. Temple Ewell is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Temple Ewell is within about 3 miles of the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT16 and CT17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
FAQs for Temple Ewell
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Planning the wake in Temple Ewell
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Temple Ewell, such as:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Other occasions in Temple Ewell
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn and winter afternoons in Temple Ewell get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
If the service runs late, we wait.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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