Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in West Hythe
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in West Hythe and across Kent.
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in West Hythe
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Funeral wake catering in West Hythe, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads, and we are often booked for gatherings after a cremation and remembrance days.
For a wake near West Hythe, 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 leave the spot tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in West Hythe stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in West Hythe
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Stephen?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is West Hythe close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What’s included?
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.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in West Hythe?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near West Hythe, including:
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.9 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
West Hythe: halls, homes and travel
West Hythe is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. West Hythe is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Stephen, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. West Hythe is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of West Hythe.
Wherever your wake is in CT21, we can bring the roaster to you. From Royal Military Road, St Mary's Road and West Hythe Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Lympne (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (1 mile south-east), Berwick (1 mile north), Pedlinge (1 mile north-east) and Newingreen (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Hythe Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near West Hythe include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Botolphs Bridge Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in West Hythe
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away