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Funeral Wake Catering for Boughton Lees
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Boughton Lees and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Boughton Lees?
Who books funeral wake catering in Boughton Lees?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Wye station is about 1.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Funeral wake catering in Boughton Lees, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and remembrance days, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Boughton Lees, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Boughton Lees
What else we do in Boughton Lees
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Boughton Lees
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Wakes in Boughton Lees: venues and practical details
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Boughton Lees are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Boughton Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
After a service at Saint Christopher's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Boughton Lees, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Boughton Lees, we also cover Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Flying Horse Inn (under half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
FAQs for Boughton Lees
We’re gathering after a service at Saint Christopher's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Boughton Lees from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
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.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in Boughton Lees, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Boughton Lees
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What affects the price in Boughton Lees
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Boughton Lees
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away