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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wittersham, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Wittersham.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering for Wittersham
How our funeral wake catering works in Wittersham
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For wakes in village halls and ashes ceremonies, we’ll put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
For a wake near Wittersham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
After a funeral in Wittersham
Wittersham is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Wittersham for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. With the B2082 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Wittersham. Wittersham is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Street, Poplar Road and Swan Cottages or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Wittersham sits on or near the B2082, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Acton (1 mile north-east), The Stocks (1 mile east), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Ypres Tower (4.8 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (under half a mile north-west)
Places near Wittersham
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Wittersham
How far is Wittersham from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Wittersham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In winter, it is dark in Wittersham by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Occasions we serve in Wittersham
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Wittersham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
For family travelling by train, Rye station, about 4.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Where the roaster can go in Wittersham
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards