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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sandling, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Sandling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Sandling
About our funeral wake catering in Sandling
Wake catering across Sandling and Kent, wherever the family gathers. For family get-togethers after a service and remembrance gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Sandling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
After a funeral in Sandling
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. We cover Sandling and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Sandling is on or near the M20, handy for relatives driving in. Sandling is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in ME14, ME16 and ME20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Sandling sits on or near the M20, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (less than half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Places near Sandling
Other occasions in Sandling
Why choose funeral wake catering in Sandling?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sandling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Sandling hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Sandling is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Sandling
Is Sandling too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away