Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in West Langdon
Funeral wake catering in West Langdon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in West Langdon
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in West Langdon are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
How our funeral wake catering works in West Langdon
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we are frequently booked for memorial gatherings and family get-togethers after a service.
In rural West Langdon, home or the hall is usual. 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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Why choose a hog roast in West Langdon?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in West Langdon
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to West Langdon
Also in West Langdon
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
West Langdon: halls, homes and travel
West Langdon is about 3 miles north of Dover, in Kent. West Langdon is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. West Langdon is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Martin Mill station is about 1.4 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Langdon, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in CT15, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Waterworks Hill and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Ashley (1 mile north-west), Studdal (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile south-east), Martin (1 mile east) and Church Whitfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near West Langdon include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.4 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in West Langdon
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to West Langdon
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning the wake in West Langdon
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in West Langdon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
Questions from West Langdon
Which station is closest to West Langdon?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around West Langdon?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
- 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