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Hog Roast for a Wake in Broad Oak, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Broad Oak.
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Broad Oak
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A hall or room for eating
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Funeral wake catering in Broad Oak, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We are frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and remembrance gatherings, with rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce.
In rural Broad Oak, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
More for events in Broad Oak
Events we cater in Broad Oak
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Broad Oak:
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
What affects the price in Broad Oak
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Broad Oak
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Wake catering near Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Broad Oak, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Broad Oak is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Families holding a service at St Nicholas' Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Broad Oak is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in CT2, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Broad Oak we cover include Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north)
FAQs for Broad Oak
Can you roast near the sea around Broad Oak?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Broad Oak too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Autumn and winter afternoons in Broad Oak get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards