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Hog Roast for a Wake in Broadwater Down, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Broadwater Down and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Broadwater Down
How our funeral wake catering works in Broadwater Down
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re often asked to cater ashes ceremonies and celebrations of life, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In Broadwater Down, the hall is often where people gather. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Arranging a wake in Broadwater Down
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Broadwater Down? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Broadwater Down to Brighton (26 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Relatives driving in can use the A267 to reach Broadwater Down. Broadwater Down is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN2, TN4 and TN1 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Broadwater Down include the A267, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Close by, we cover wakes in Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Sir Alf Ramsey pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planning the wake in Broadwater Down
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Broadwater Down, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at St Mark's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Where the roaster can go in Broadwater Down
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Broadwater Down are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Add chicken as an alternative.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Why choose a hog roast in Broadwater Down?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Broadwater Down hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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Broadwater Down questions
Which station is closest to Broadwater Down?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards