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Funeral Wake Catering for Thurnham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Thurnham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Thurnham
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How our funeral wake catering works in Thurnham
Wakes in Thurnham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and home wakes, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Thurnham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
What affects the price in Thurnham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Also near Thurnham
Other occasions in Thurnham
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Thurnham are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Thurnham
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
If relatives are coming by rail, Bearsted station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Thurnham questions
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is Thurnham close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Thurnham
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Wakes in Thurnham: venues and practical details
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover wakes in Thurnham. Thurnham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Mary the Virgin Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Thurnham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME14, we can roast on site for your guests. From Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Horse Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away