Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Nash Street, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Nash Street: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering for Nash Street
Nash Street: halls, homes and travel
Nash Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Wakes in Nash Street are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Nash Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Nash Street to London (about 21 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Meopham station is about 0.7 miles away.
For wakes in DA13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Round Street (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-west), Meopham (1 mile south), Sole Street (1 mile south-east) and New Barn (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (2 miles south)
How our funeral wake catering works in Nash Street
Wake catering across Nash Street and Kent, wherever the family gathers. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for home wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In rural Nash Street, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Nash Street
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Nash Street
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Nash Street, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Church of St Mildred, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Common questions in Nash Street
What’s the nearest station to Nash Street?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mildred: can you cater?
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 will gather.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Nash Street
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Nash Street get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
- 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