Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Westwood, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Westwood.
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Westwood
About our funeral wake catering in Westwood
Wakes in Westwood happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include salads, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Westwood, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Westwood, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral wake catering in Westwood?
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Westwood, such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Westwood
Other occasions in Westwood
For event organisers in Westwood
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Westwood
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Wakes in Westwood: venues and practical details
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Westwood. Westwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Westwood to London (18 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1 mile south. Westwood is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in DA13 and DA2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on Westwood Road and Highcross Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Westwood include Longfield Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south)
What affects the price in Westwood
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Westwood
What’s the nearest station to Westwood?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Westwood close to London?
About 18 miles from central London.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away