Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Brattle
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Brattle.
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
Book a hog roast in Brattle
Wake catering near Brattle
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Brattle, whatever the venue. Brattle is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Brattle to Canterbury (20 miles away).
For a service at a church like Parish Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Brattle, we also cover Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Brattle includes Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include Stonebridge Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Funeral wake catering in Brattle, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for memorial events and anniversary memorials.
In rural Brattle, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Brattle hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Brattle
Quiet, respectful service.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Brattle, including:
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
Also in Brattle
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
Brattle questions
Which station is closest to Brattle?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Brattle from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
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 is not something we offer.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you cater in Brattle?
Yes, Brattle is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Brattle are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards