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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chipstead, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Chipstead? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Chipstead
Funeral wake catering near Chipstead
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 don’t eat pork. We’re often asked to cater one-year memorials and gatherings after a cremation, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Near Chipstead, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Chipstead
How far is Chipstead from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Chipstead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Chipstead?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chipstead and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Chipstead
What else we do in Chipstead
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the roaster can go in Chipstead
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in Chipstead
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chipstead and the surrounding area. Chipstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Chipstead to London (18 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Chapel of the Good Shepherd, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Chipstead is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN13 and TN14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Chipstead we cover include Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chipstead include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (0.9 miles east) and Combe Bank School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bricklayers Arms (under half a mile west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Chipstead
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Chipstead most often book a hog roast for:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
If relatives are coming by rail, Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Chipstead is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards