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Funeral Wake Catering for Throwley Forstal
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Throwley Forstal.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Throwley Forstal
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Throwley Forstal hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Throwley Forstal, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Throwley Forstal and Kent, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and pub and club wakes, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
Near Throwley Forstal, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Wakes in Throwley Forstal are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Throwley Forstal
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Occasions we serve in Throwley Forstal
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Throwley Forstal, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Selling station, about 4.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Throwley Forstal: halls, homes and travel
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Throwley Forstal and its neighbours for wakes. Throwley Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Throwley Forstal to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Throwley Forstal, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
Throwley Forstal questions
What’s the nearest station to Throwley Forstal?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer right away.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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