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Funeral Wake Catering for Brabourne
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Brabourne.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Brabourne
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our funeral wake catering works in Brabourne
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and life celebrations, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Brabourne, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Occasions we serve in Brabourne
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Wakes in Brabourne are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Brabourne
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Brabourne 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.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
For event organisers in Brabourne
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Places near Brabourne
More for events in Brabourne
Why choose a hog roast in Brabourne?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Arranging a wake in Brabourne
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Brabourne, from gardens to fields. Brabourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Brabourne to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Brabourne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on The Street and Canterbury Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Open spaces near Brabourne include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards