Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Seabrook
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Seabrook and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Seabrook
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Seabrook
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Seabrook from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
About our funeral wake catering in Seabrook
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for anniversary memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In rural Seabrook, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in Seabrook
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Also in Seabrook
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request.
Seabrook: halls, homes and travel
Seabrook is about 2 miles east of Hythe, in Kent. We cater wakes across Seabrook and nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Folkestone West station is about 1.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Seabrook, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Seabrook, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT21 and CT20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Sandy Lane, Spring Lane and Naildown Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Seabrook we cover include Sandgate (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile north), Cheriton (1 mile north-east), Hythe (2 miles west) and Peene (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (9 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (9 miles north-east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include The Folkestone School for Girls (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Fountain pub (within half a mile south)
For event organisers in Seabrook
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Seabrook is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Seabrook
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Seabrook, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Seabrook Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards