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Funeral Wake Catering in Chestnut Street
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Chestnut Street? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering in Chestnut Street
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
About our funeral wake catering in Chestnut Street
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We’re often asked to cater wakes at home and family meals after a funeral, with apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Chestnut Street, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Common questions in Chestnut Street
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Chestnut Street
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In winter, it is dark in Chestnut Street by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Chestnut Street
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chestnut Street
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
After a funeral in Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. A hog roast suits wakes around Chestnut Street, whatever the venue. Chestnut Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If relatives are coming by rail, Newington station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Chestnut Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over ME9 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Chestnut Street, Maidstone Road and Chestnut Wood Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Chestnut Street, we cover Keycol (1 mile north), Bobbing (1 mile north-east), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Oad Street (1 mile south) and Newington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.9 miles east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Chestnut Street?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Chestnut Street, such as:
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Chestnut Street may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request.
Places near Chestnut Street
Also in Chestnut Street
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Chestnut Street
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away