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Funeral Wake Catering for Highsted
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Highsted? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Highsted
Where the roaster can go in Highsted
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A friend or relative we can call
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Highsted
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
How our funeral wake catering works in Highsted
Wake catering across Highsted and Kent, wherever the family gathers. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and ashes ceremonies, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Highsted, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Wake catering near Highsted
Highsted is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Highsted? We can help. Highsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Highsted to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Sittingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station. A club or hall near Highsted gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Highsted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a wake on streets such as Stockers Hill and Highsted Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Highsted, we cover Rodmersham Green (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Tunstall (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile east) and Dungate (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.2 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
- Schools near Highsted include Fulston Manor School (1 mile north)
Common questions in Highsted
Do you come out to small places like Highsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Highsted close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For event organisers in Highsted
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Highsted stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Highsted
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Travel to Highsted
- Which meats and sides you choose
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Highsted
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Highsted, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Also near Highsted
More for events in Highsted
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards