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Hog Roast for a Wake in Broadstone, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Broadstone: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering for Broadstone
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Broadstone
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering near Broadstone
After a funeral in Broadstone, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. For remembrance days and pub and club wakes, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a wake near Broadstone, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Broadstone
Which station is closest to Broadstone?
Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Broadstone close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can you wait?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
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.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Places near Broadstone
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Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Broadstone
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Broadstone. For a summer wake in Broadstone, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Broadstone
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
In Broadstone and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
Arranging a wake in Broadstone
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Broadstone. Broadstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Broadstone is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Travel to Broadstone
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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