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Funeral Wake Catering in Leadingcross Green
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Leadingcross Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Leadingcross Green
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Funeral wake catering in Leadingcross Green, carved to order
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 wakes in village halls and anniversary memorials, with new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In rural Leadingcross Green, home or the hall is usual. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
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What else we do in Leadingcross Green
Events we cater in Leadingcross Green
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Leadingcross Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why choose a hog roast in Leadingcross Green?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Leadingcross Green
Leadingcross Green is about 8 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover wakes in Leadingcross Green, as well as the surrounding area. Leadingcross Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Leadingcross Green has its own station, Lenham station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Leadingcross Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Headcorn Road and Boughton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Lenham (1 mile north), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east), Woodside Green (2 miles north-east), West Street (2 miles north-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Wishful Thinker pub (within half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Leadingcross Green is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
FAQs for Leadingcross Green
Do you come out to small places like Leadingcross Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you come to Leadingcross Green?
Yes, Leadingcross Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards