Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Sheerness
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 Sheerness.
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Sheerness
Who books funeral wake catering in Sheerness?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sheerness:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
Sheerness is on or near the A249 and A250, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Funeral wake catering in Sheerness, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are often booked for hall gatherings after a service and remembrance gatherings.
In Sheerness, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Sheerness: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sheerness?
Sheerness-On-Sea station, in Sheerness itself.
How far is Sheerness from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Nearby places to Sheerness
Other occasions in Sheerness
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Where the roaster can go in Sheerness
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Sheerness are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Sheerness
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
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.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Sheerness: halls, homes and travel
Sheerness is about 7 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Sheerness is well within our area for wakes. Sheerness is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Relatives arriving by train should know that Sheerness-On-Sea station is in Sheerness itself.
Anywhere in ME12, 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, Granville Road and Millennium Way, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Sheerness include the A249 and A250, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Sheerness we cover include Blue Town (1 mile north-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south), Rushenden (2 miles south-west) and Grain (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles south-east), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Davington (10 miles south-east), Foley Park (15 miles south-west) and Preston (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities (less than half a mile north).
- Schools near Sheerness include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away