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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bramling, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Bramling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Bramling?
How our funeral wake catering works in Bramling
Wake catering across Bramling and Kent, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance days and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
In a small place like Bramling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose a hog roast in Bramling?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Wakes in Bramling: venues and practical details
Bramling is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Bramling for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Wingham Well Lane and Bramling Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Bramling, we cover Ickham (1 mile north-west), Seaton (1 mile north), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Littlebourne (1 mile north-west) and Adisham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (3.8 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Haywain Public House (under half a mile west)
Common questions in Bramling
Is Bramling 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 Bramling?
Adisham station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
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. We do not provide halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Bramling is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Bramling
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Who books funeral wake catering in Bramling?
Alternatives are available.
In Bramling and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Adisham station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away