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Funeral Wake Catering in Northdown
Funeral wake catering in Northdown: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Northdown
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Northdown
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Northdown, carved to order
After a funeral in Northdown, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it is memorial gatherings and remembrance days, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In Northdown, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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Northdown questions
What’s the nearest station to Northdown?
Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Northdown?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you cater in Northdown?
Yes, Northdown is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Occasions we serve in Northdown
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Northdown, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Broadstairs station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Wake catering near Northdown
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Northdown, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Northdown is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Northdown to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
After a service at St Philip, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northdown.
This part of Kent takes in CT9 and CT10, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Schools near Northdown include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
How it works
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 Northdown are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Northdown
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Travel to Northdown
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
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away