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Hog Roast for a Wake in Luddesdown, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Luddesdown? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Luddesdown
Funeral wake catering in Luddesdown, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re often asked to cater family meals after a funeral and wakes at a local club, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Near Luddesdown, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Luddesdown: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Luddesdown?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Could you cook in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
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.
Places near Luddesdown
What else we do in Luddesdown
After a funeral in Luddesdown
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater wakes across Luddesdown and nearby, from gardens to fields. Luddesdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Luddesdown to London (about 23 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in DA13, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Luddesdown includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
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.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Luddesdown get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
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
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose a hog roast in Luddesdown?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Luddesdown
The family can spend time with guests.
In Luddesdown and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away