Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in West Stourmouth, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across West Stourmouth and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in West Stourmouth
Funeral wake catering near West Stourmouth
Wake catering across West Stourmouth and Kent, wherever the family gathers. On the menu are new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and family get-togethers after a service.
In a small place like West Stourmouth, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Common questions in West Stourmouth
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in West Stourmouth
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in West Stourmouth, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 3.7 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Wake catering near West Stourmouth
West Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We are happy to travel to West Stourmouth for wakes and the places nearby. West Stourmouth is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For a service at a church like All Saints Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. West Stourmouth is within about 6 miles of the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in East Stourmouth (1 mile east), Grove (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Sarre (1 mile north) and Upstreet (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east), Broadstairs (9 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
More for events in West Stourmouth
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Wakes in West Stourmouth are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards