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Funeral Wake Catering for Walmer
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Walmer? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Walmer
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Funeral wake catering near Walmer
Wakes in Walmer happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are often asked to cater wakes in village halls and anniversary memorials, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a wake in a place like Walmer, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Also near Walmer
Other occasions in Walmer
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planning the wake in Walmer
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Walmer, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
After a funeral in Walmer
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Walmer. Walmer is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Walmer station, about 0.7 miles west. Relatives driving in can use the A258 to reach Walmer. Walmer is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of CT14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A258, Walmer is simple for us to get to with the roaster. For wakes just outside Walmer, we cover Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (under half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Travel to Walmer
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Common questions in Walmer
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you cater in Walmer?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Walmer and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Walmer are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away