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Hog Roast for a Wake in Westwood, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Westwood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering in Westwood
How our funeral wake catering works in Westwood
After a funeral in Westwood, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for one-year memorials and home wakes.
In rural Westwood, home or the hall is usual. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Westwood are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Nearby places to Westwood
Also in Westwood
Wakes in Westwood: venues and practical details
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Westwood, from gardens to fields. Westwood is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bekesbourne station is about 4.1 miles away. Westwood is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
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:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Westwood
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Westwood
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Westwood, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
FAQs for Westwood
Is Westwood close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Westwood?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away