Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Whitfield
Funeral wake catering in Whitfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Whitfield
About our funeral wake catering in Whitfield
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In Whitfield, the hall is frequently where people gather. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Whitfield is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Whitfield, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
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 the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Whitfield
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Whitfield, such as:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Whitfield hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
More for events in Whitfield
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Whitfield
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Can you cater in Whitfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Whitfield and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Wakes in Whitfield: venues and practical details
Whitfield is about 1 mile north of Dover, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Whitfield, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Whitfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Whitfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Whitfield.
We cater wakes across CT16. We can cater a wake on streets such as Khartoum Square, Wheatsheaf Square and Alison Crescent, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Temple Ewell (1 mile south-west), River (1 mile south-west), Kearsney (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile south) and Lydden (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north-east), Deal (6 miles north-east) and Hythe (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (0.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (1.7 miles south)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards