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Funeral Wake Catering for Seal
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Seal.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
Slow-roasted pork in Seal
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Funeral wake catering in Seal, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is wakes in village halls and ashes ceremonies, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In rural Seal, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Seal
What else we do in Seal
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books funeral wake catering in Seal?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Seal and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Seal are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Seal
Seal is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Seal? We cover the whole area. Seal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Seal to London (20 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Bat & Ball station, about 1.1 miles west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Seal; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Church Road and Jubilee Rise or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Seal we cover include Greatness (1 mile west), Godden Green (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (2 miles east), Stone Street (2 miles south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Seal include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Seal include Wildernesse School (within half a mile south) and Knole Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Public House (under half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Seal
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Seal
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Seal close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
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 work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away