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Hog Roast for a Wake in Broomfield, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Broomfield.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Broomfield
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Funeral wake catering in Broomfield, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and wakes at a local club.
For a wake near Broomfield, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Who books funeral wake catering in Broomfield?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Broomfield, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Broomfield are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll 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. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Broomfield
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
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Why choose a hog roast in Broomfield?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Broomfield
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Broomfield
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Wakes in Broomfield: venues and practical details
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Broomfield, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Broomfield to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Broomfield is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in CT6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a wake on streets such as Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Broomfield, we also cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Broomfield includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away