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Funeral Wake Catering in Waldershare
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Waldershare and across Kent.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Waldershare?
Funeral wake catering near Waldershare
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We serve apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater church and village hall wakes and pub and club wakes.
Near Waldershare, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Waldershare questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Pancras: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Waldershare?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cater in Waldershare?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Waldershare and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Waldershare?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Waldershare most often book a hog roast for:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes in village halls
After a service at Church of St Pancras, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Waldershare
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Waldershare is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Waldershare
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Waldershare: halls, homes and travel
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Waldershare, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Waldershare; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Waldershare.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT15 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Why choose a hog roast in Waldershare?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Waldershare hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards