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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sandhurst Cross, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Sandhurst Cross.
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Sandhurst Cross
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Funeral wake catering in Sandhurst Cross, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For hall gatherings after a service and memorial events, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In rural Sandhurst Cross, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Sandhurst Cross are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Sandhurst Cross
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Arranging a wake in Sandhurst Cross
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cater wakes across Sandhurst Cross and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Sandhurst Cross to Canterbury (29 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Sandhurst Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Sandhurst Cross we cover include Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Schools near Sandhurst Cross include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Old Tavern (less than half a mile east)
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Sandhurst Cross questions
How far is Sandhurst Cross from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you come to Sandhurst Cross?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Occasions we serve in Sandhurst Cross
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Sandhurst Cross, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Where the roaster can go in Sandhurst Cross
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Sandhurst Cross
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards