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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sarre, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Sarre: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Sarre
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Sarre get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Sarre, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. On the menu are salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater church and village hall wakes and home wakes.
In a small place like Sarre, 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: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
FAQs for Sarre
Is Sarre too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What do people get?
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.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
After a funeral in Sarre
Sarre is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Sarre and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Sarre is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sarre to Canterbury (8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Saint Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 6 miles of Sarre, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT7 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Island Road, Old Road and Chantry Park, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Sarre, we also cover St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-east), West Stourmouth (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (2 miles south), Monkton (2 miles east) and Upstreet (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (3.8 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Kings Head Inn (within half a mile east)
Events we cater in Sarre
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Minster station is about 3.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Sarre
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Where the roaster can go in Sarre
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sarre
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Other occasions in Sarre
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards