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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sepham Heath, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Sepham Heath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Sepham Heath
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Funeral wake catering in Sepham Heath, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater church and village hall wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In rural Sepham Heath, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
After a funeral in Sepham Heath
Sepham Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Sepham Heath is well within our area for wakes. Sepham Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Sepham Heath is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN14 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Halstead (1 mile north-west), Twitton (1 mile south-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile north), Knockholt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Shoreham (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Crown Cottages The Rose And Crown Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Planning the wake in Sepham Heath
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Otford Lane Mission Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Sepham Heath hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
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What affects the price in Sepham Heath
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Travel to Sepham Heath
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Sepham Heath are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Sepham Heath
Which station is closest to Sepham Heath?
Knockholt station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Otford Lane Mission Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards