Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Cross-at-Hand
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Cross-at-Hand? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Cross-at-Hand?
Funeral wake catering in Cross-at-Hand, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for church and village hall wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake near Cross-at-Hand, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Who books funeral wake catering in Cross-at-Hand?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Cross-at-Hand. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Cross-at-Hand. In late September, sunset in Cross-at-Hand is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Cross-at-Hand?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Cross-at-Hand
What’s the nearest station to Cross-at-Hand?
Staplehurst station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Cross-at-Hand from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Cross-at-Hand?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cross-at-Hand and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the 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.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cross-at-Hand
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Arranging a wake in Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cross-at-Hand and the surrounding area. Cross-at-Hand is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Cross-at-Hand is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN12, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Cross-at-Hand we cover include Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards