Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Basted
Funeral wake catering in Basted: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Basted?
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Funeral wake catering in Basted, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For gatherings at the family home and life celebrations, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake near Basted, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Events we cater in Basted
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Basted, including:
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at The Church of the Good Shepherd, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Basted
Is Basted 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.
Is Basted close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in Basted is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Wakes in Basted: venues and practical details
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Basted? We cover the whole area. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Basted to London (about 23 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Basted; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Basted Mill and Plough Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Basted, we cover Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to Basted
Also in Basted
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away