Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Bowmans
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Bowmans? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering for Bowmans
Funeral wake catering in Bowmans, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it is wakes in village halls and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Bowmans, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Bowmans
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
In Bowmans and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as St Barnabas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Bowmans
Other occasions in Bowmans
Wakes in Bowmans: venues and practical details
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Bowmans suit a hog roast. Bowmans is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bowmans to London (13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Crayford station, about 0.6 miles north. With the A2018 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Bowmans. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bowmans; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in DA1, DA2 and DA5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A2018, Bowmans is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Bowmans we cover include Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
A little further out are Bexley Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Bowmans include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Bowmans 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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a hog roast in Dartford Heath?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
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. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Bowmans are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- 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 tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bowmans, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards