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Funeral Wake Catering in Broadstairs
Funeral wake catering in Broadstairs: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Broadstairs
About our funeral wake catering in Broadstairs
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and one-year memorials.
In Broadstairs, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with outdoor space for the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Broadstairs: halls, homes and travel
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Broadstairs suit a hog roast. Broadstairs is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Broadstairs to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Broadstairs: Broadstairs station. With the A254 and A255 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Broadstairs. Broadstairs is within about 2 miles of the sea.
We cater wakes across CT10, CT9 and CT12 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Union Square and Church Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A254 and A255, Broadstairs is easy for us to reach. For wakes just outside Broadstairs, we cover Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Broadstairs include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Broadstairs include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Albion Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Broadstairs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Broadstairs is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Broadstairs
Can you roast near the sea around Broadstairs?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Broadstairs?
Broadstairs station, in Broadstairs itself.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater in Broadstairs?
Yes, Broadstairs is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Occasions we serve in Broadstairs
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Broadstairs, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Places near Broadstairs
What else we do in Broadstairs
Where the roaster can go in Broadstairs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Broadstairs
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away