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Funeral Wake Catering for Northfleet
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Northfleet and the surrounding area.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in Northfleet
Planning the wake in Northfleet
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
About our funeral wake catering in Northfleet
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake in Northfleet, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Also near Northfleet
Other occasions in Northfleet
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Northfleet
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For event organisers in Northfleet
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in Northfleet
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Northfleet
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Northfleet
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Summer evenings in Northfleet stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Northfleet
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. We cover Northfleet and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Northfleet to London (20 miles away).
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives driving in can use the A2 and A226 to reach Northfleet.
This part of Kent takes in DA11, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You will find Northfleet on the A2 and A226, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Northfleet we cover include Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Copperfield Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Northfleet
Can you do a hog roast in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Northfleet?
Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards