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Funeral Wake Catering in Seasalter
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Seasalter and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Seasalter?
Funeral wake catering in Seasalter, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Typical bookings include remembrance days and memorial gatherings, with new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
In rural Seasalter, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Seasalter
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Also near Seasalter
What else we do in Seasalter
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Seasalter, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Seasalter
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Seasalter, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
For a service at a church like Seasalter Christian Centre, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
Working with your venue
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Arranging a wake in Seasalter
Seasalter is about 2 miles west of Whitstable, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Seasalter, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Seasalter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Seasalter is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the CT5 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Eden Road, Allan Road and Church Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Seasalter we cover include Highstreet (1 mile south), Waterham (2 miles south-west), Dargate (2 miles south), Graveney (3 miles south-west) and Hernhill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Faversham (5 miles south-west), Herne Bay (6 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Seasalter include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Sailor pub (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Seasalter
Which station is closest to Seasalter?
Whitstable station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Seasalter Levels?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. 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 us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards