Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in West End, Kent
Funeral wake catering in West End: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in West End
FAQs for West End
Is West End too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Funeral wake catering in West End, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For gatherings after a cremation and anniversary memorials, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes for your guests.
In a small place like West End, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
After a funeral in West End
West End is about 2 miles south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wakes in West End are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, about 1.3 miles north-west. The coast is within about 3 miles of West End.
For wakes in CT6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to West End we cover include Radfall (1 mile south-west), Chestfield (1 mile west), Swalecliffe (1 mile north-west), Hampton (2 miles north) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around West End includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Share And Coulter Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in West End is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
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.
Nearby places to West End
Other occasions in West End
Who books funeral wake catering in West End?
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in West End
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards