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Funeral Wake Catering in Boughton under Blean
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Boughton under Blean.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering in Boughton under Blean
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Funeral wake catering in Boughton under Blean, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will try to help. For wakes at home and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
Near Boughton under Blean, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What affects the price in Boughton under Blean
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Boughton under Blean
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Questions from Boughton under Blean
Is Boughton under Blean close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast near the sea around Boughton under Blean?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer evenings in Boughton under Blean stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Boughton under Blean
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Boughton under Blean? We can help. Boughton under Blean is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Selling station is about 1.4 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Boughton under Blean; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Boughton under Blean is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over ME13. Streets in the area include London Road, The Street and The Crescent, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Boughton under Blean, we also cover Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (under half a mile west)
Planning the wake in Boughton under Blean
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Boughton under Blean. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at St Barnabas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Also near Boughton under Blean
More for events in Boughton under Blean
- 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