Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Sheldwich
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Sheldwich? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
Funeral wake catering for Sheldwich
Funeral wake catering in Sheldwich, carved to order
Wakes in Sheldwich happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for one-year memorials and church and village hall wakes.
In a small place like Sheldwich, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Sheldwich
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Occasions we serve in Sheldwich
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
However big or small the event in Sheldwich, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Questions from Sheldwich
How far is Sheldwich from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover Sheldwich?
Yes, Sheldwich is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask about china.
Nearby places to Sheldwich
Other occasions in Sheldwich
Sheldwich: halls, homes and travel
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Sheldwich, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Sheldwich to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Sheldwich is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Sheldwich include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Sheldwich is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
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.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away