Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Waterham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Waterham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Waterham
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
About our funeral wake catering in Waterham
Wakes in Waterham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We’re often asked to cater one-year memorials and family get-togethers after a service, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
For a wake near Waterham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in Waterham, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Waterham: halls, homes and travel
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Waterham. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Waterham, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. For wakes just outside Waterham, we cover Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Waterham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Places near Waterham
More for events in Waterham
Why choose funeral wake catering in Waterham?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Waterham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Common questions in Waterham
How far is Waterham from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Waterham?
The closest is Whitstable station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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