Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Payden Street
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Payden Street.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Payden Street
Funeral wake catering in Payden Street, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Payden Street is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s hall gatherings after a service and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads and more.
For a wake near Payden Street, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Arranging a wake in Payden Street
Payden Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover wakes in Payden Street. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Payden Street to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Lenham station, about 2.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Payden Street, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over ME17. Other places close to Payden Street we cover include Warren Street (1 mile south-east), Woodside Green (1 mile west), West Street (1 mile west), Wichling (1 mile north) and Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.2 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Payden Street
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
What affects the price in Payden Street
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Payden Street, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Payden Street
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Payden Street: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues 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.
What’s the nearest station to Payden Street?
Lenham station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in Payden Street is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Payden Street
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
Nearby places to Payden Street
Also in Payden Street
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away