Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Palm Bay
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Palm Bay and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Palm Bay?
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Travel to Palm Bay
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Palm Bay, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and family get-togethers after a service, with rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Palm Bay, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
Occasions we serve in Palm Bay
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Whatever the occasion in Palm Bay, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Margate station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Palm Bay questions
What’s the nearest station to Palm Bay?
Margate station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
How far is Palm Bay from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Palm Bay?
Yes, Palm Bay is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a 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.
Arranging a wake in Palm Bay
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Palm Bay. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Palm Bay can host a wake if home is too small. After a service at St Philip, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Palm Bay is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT9 postcode area. From Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Schools near Palm Bay include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in Palm Bay is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards