Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bossingham
Funeral wake catering in Bossingham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering in Bossingham
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Bossingham
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Bossingham, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
In rural Bossingham, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Bossingham questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Bossingham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Bossingham: venues and practical details
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Bossingham and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Bossingham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chartham station is about 4.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bossingham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bossingham?
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Bossingham, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
Nearby places to Bossingham
What else we do in Bossingham
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bossingham
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In winter, it is dark in Bossingham by 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.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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