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Hog Roast for a Wake in Brabourne Lees, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Brabourne Lees: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering for Brabourne Lees
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Funeral wake catering in Brabourne Lees, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it’s family get-togethers after a service and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In rural Brabourne Lees, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in Brabourne Lees are usually 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.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
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Other occasions in Brabourne Lees
Questions from Brabourne Lees
Do you come out to small places like Brabourne Lees?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Brabourne Lees?
Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What about guests who don’t 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. We do not offer halal meat.
Events we cater in Brabourne Lees
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Brabourne Lees, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Brabourne Lees
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Arranging a wake in Brabourne Lees
Brabourne Lees is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Wakes in Brabourne Lees are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Brabourne Lees is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Brabourne Lees to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Brabourne Lees, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wake is on Knatchbull Way, Mountbatten Way and Prospect Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Brabourne Lees, we also cover Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brabourne Lees include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Brabourne Lees
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, 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. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away