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Funeral Wake Catering in Kippington
Funeral wake catering in Kippington: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Kippington
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
How our funeral wake catering works in Kippington
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and remembrance days, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in a place like Kippington, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What affects the price in Kippington
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Travel to Kippington
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or TN13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Kippington
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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 for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Who books funeral wake catering in Kippington?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Kippington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Wakes in Kippington: venues and practical details
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kippington. Kippington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Sevenoaks station is about 0.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kippington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Kippington, we also cover Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Kippington
Is Kippington close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Places near Kippington
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The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Kippington is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away