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Funeral Wake Catering for Sevenscore
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Sevenscore.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Sevenscore
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Sevenscore
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for memorial events and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
For a wake near Sevenscore, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Also near Sevenscore
What else we do in Sevenscore
Who books funeral wake catering in Sevenscore?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
However big or small the event in Sevenscore, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Thanet Parkway station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Wake catering near Sevenscore
Sevenscore is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Sevenscore and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Sevenscore is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT12 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Cliffs End (1 mile east), Way (1 mile north-west), Ebbsfleet (1 mile south), Richborough Port (2 miles south) and Manston (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (3 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (0.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Sevenscore
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 to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Sevenscore: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sevenscore?
The closest is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is Sevenscore too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
For event organisers in Sevenscore
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Most wakes in Sevenscore are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- 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.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards