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Funeral Wake Catering in Wingham Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Wingham Green and across Kent.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
Planning an event in Wingham Green?
Funeral wake catering near Wingham Green
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. We are often asked to cater ashes ceremonies and memorial gatherings, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Wingham Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
Events we cater in Wingham Green
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wingham Green:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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Other occasions in Wingham Green
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wingham Green
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Arranging a wake in Wingham Green
Wingham Green is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Wingham Green. Wingham Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Mill Road and Wingham Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wingham Well (1 mile south-east), Wingham (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile east), Broomhill (1 mile north-east) and Shatterling (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.1 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Haywain Public House (0.5 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Wingham Green
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wake in Wingham Green, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Wingham Green: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Wingham Green close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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 do not offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away