Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Boyden Gate
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Boyden Gate and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Boyden Gate
Occasions we serve in Boyden Gate
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Boyden Gate:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Herne Bay station is about 3.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Funeral wake catering in Boyden Gate, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for family meals after a funeral and ashes ceremonies.
In a small place like Boyden Gate, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Wakes in Boyden Gate: venues and practical details
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Boyden Gate for wakes. Boyden Gate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Boyden Gate to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 4 miles of Boyden Gate.
We cater wakes across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Forge Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boyden Gate includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Boyden Gate questions
Is Boyden Gate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Boyden Gate?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Also in Boyden Gate
How the day 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. Summer evenings in Boyden Gate 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
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards