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Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Harbledown
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Upper Harbledown? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Harbledown
Funeral wake catering in Upper Harbledown, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Upper Harbledown happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are frequently booked for home wakes and remembrance days.
For a wake near Upper Harbledown, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Harbledown?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Upper Harbledown
What else we do in Upper Harbledown
Why choose funeral wake catering in Upper Harbledown?
Quiet, respectful service.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Upper Harbledown, such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Canterbury West station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upper Harbledown
Which station is closest to Upper Harbledown?
The closest is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Could you cook in No Man's Orchard?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you cover Upper Harbledown?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wake in Upper Harbledown, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Upper Harbledown
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wake catering near Upper Harbledown
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Harbledown. Upper Harbledown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
For a service at a church like Church of St. Gabriel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Upper Harbledown is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a wake in a garden on Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards