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Funeral Wake Catering in Ulcombe
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Ulcombe.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near Ulcombe
Events we cater in Ulcombe
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Ulcombe, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
After a service at All Saints Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
About our funeral wake catering in Ulcombe
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads and more.
For a wake near Ulcombe, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Common questions in Ulcombe
Can you cater after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Ulcombe too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater in Ulcombe?
Yes, Ulcombe is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What affects the price in Ulcombe
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Site access
- Travel to Ulcombe
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Wakes in Ulcombe: venues and practical details
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Ulcombe suit a hog roast. Ulcombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ulcombe to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ulcombe, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over ME17. From The Street and Chapmans Place or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Ulcombe, we cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow Public House (under half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Nearby places to Ulcombe
Other occasions in Ulcombe
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Ulcombe hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it is dark in Ulcombe by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards