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Hog Roast for a Wake in Broomfield, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Broomfield? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Broomfield
What affects the price in Broomfield
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Broomfield, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. For celebration-of-life gatherings and ashes ceremonies, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In a small place like Broomfield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Wakes in Broomfield are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s 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 leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Broomfield
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover wakes in Broomfield. Broomfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Broomfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Broomfield we cover include Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Broomfield includes Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Park Gate Inn (0.7 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Broomfield?
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Broomfield, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hollingbourne station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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. 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.
Why Broomfield hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What else we do in Broomfield
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Broomfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Broomfield?
Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards