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Hog Roast for a Wake in Borden, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Borden and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
Book a hog roast in Borden
Funeral wake catering in Borden, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Borden, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it is celebrations of life and remembrance days, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In rural Borden, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Common questions in Borden
Can you do a hog roast in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Borden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Borden
More for events in Borden
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Wake catering near Borden
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Borden, whatever the venue. Borden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Borden to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Borden can host a wake if home is too small. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Borden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on The Street, Mountview and Homestead View or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Borden we cover include Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.6 miles north-east).
- Schools near Borden include Westlands School (0.7 miles north)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Borden hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
Where the roaster can go in Borden
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In winter, it’s dark in Borden by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Borden
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In Borden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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