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Funeral Wake Catering for Sevenoaks
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Sevenoaks.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Sevenoaks
Funeral wake catering in Sevenoaks, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and family meals after a funeral, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes and more.
Wakes in Sevenoaks are frequently at home or in a local hall. The roaster goes in the garden or the hall grounds. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Occasions we serve in Sevenoaks
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Sevenoaks, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
Sevenoaks is on or near the A21 and A25, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
FAQs for Sevenoaks
Is Sevenoaks close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Sevenoaks are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Sevenoaks
Other occasions in Sevenoaks
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Sevenoaks: halls, homes and travel
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Sevenoaks, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Sevenoaks to London (about 19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Sevenoaks has its own station, Sevenoaks station. If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sevenoaks, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Church Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find Sevenoaks on the A21 and A25, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Sevenoaks is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Sevenoaks includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sevenoaks include Knole Academy (within half a mile north) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rifleman pub (under half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards