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Funeral Wake Catering for Westgate-on-Sea
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Westgate-on-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Westgate-on-Sea?
Why choose a hog roast in Westgate-on-Sea?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Westgate-on-Sea
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Westgate-on-Sea, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Westgate-on-Sea happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For wakes in village halls and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes and more.
In Westgate-on-Sea, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Occasions we serve in Westgate-on-Sea
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Westgate-on-Sea, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Saviour, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
Organising for someone else?
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.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What else we do in Westgate-on-Sea
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Westgate-on-Sea: halls, homes and travel
Westgate-on-Sea is about 2 miles west of Margate, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Westgate-on-Sea, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Westgate-on-Sea is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Westgate-on-Sea is on or near the A28, handy for relatives driving in. For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in Westgate-on-Sea: Westgate-On-Sea station. The coast is within about 3 miles of Westgate-on-Sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in CT8, CT9 and CT7, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sea Road, Thanet Road and Cedric Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find Westgate-on-Sea on the A28, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover wakes in Garlinge (1 mile east), Westbrook (1 mile east), Birchington (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south-east) and Acol (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (4 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Westwood Cross (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Westgate-on-Sea include Ursuline College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Margate West (0.5 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Westgate-on-Sea
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer evenings in Westgate-on-Sea stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
What affects the price in Westgate-on-Sea
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Westgate-on-Sea: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Saviour?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Westgate-on-Sea from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards