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Funeral Wake Catering for Three Chimneys
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Three Chimneys.
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Three Chimneys
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
About our funeral wake catering in Three Chimneys
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it’s memorial events and family get-togethers after a service, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake near Three Chimneys, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
After a funeral in Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Three Chimneys for wakes. Three Chimneys is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Three Chimneys to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Three Chimneys is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN27, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Three Chimneys, we cover Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include Three Chimneys Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Three Chimneys. Wakes in Three Chimneys are typically in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Three Chimneys
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Three Chimneys, including:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 3.2 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Three Chimneys
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Three Chimneys
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Three Chimneys: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald 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.
Do you come out to small places like Three Chimneys?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you cater in Three Chimneys?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Three Chimneys and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away