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Funeral Wake Catering in Boughton Malherbe
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Boughton Malherbe.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for Boughton Malherbe
Arranging a wake in Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Boughton Malherbe and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Boughton Malherbe to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Boughton Malherbe is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Funeral wake catering in Boughton Malherbe, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. For anniversary memorials and memorial events, we can cook new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In rural Boughton Malherbe, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
FAQs for Boughton Malherbe
Which station is closest to Boughton Malherbe?
Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Why choose a hog roast in Boughton Malherbe?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Boughton Malherbe hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Boughton Malherbe
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Boughton Malherbe, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it is dark in Boughton Malherbe by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Boughton Malherbe
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- 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