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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sibertswold, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Sibertswold and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Sibertswold
Funeral wake catering near Sibertswold
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are frequently asked to cater family meals after a funeral and memorial gatherings, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads.
In a small place like Sibertswold, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Sibertswold: halls, homes and travel
Sibertswold is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Sibertswold for wakes. Sibertswold is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Sibertswold: Shepherds Well station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sibertswold, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Sibertswold is within about 6 miles of the sea.
For wakes in CT15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, Hill Avenue and Eythorne Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Halfway Street (1 mile south-west), Coldred (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (1 mile east), Eythorne (2 miles north-east) and Lydden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Buckland Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bricklayers' Arms (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
What affects the price in Sibertswold
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Sibertswold
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning the wake in Sibertswold
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sibertswold and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sibertswold
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Sibertswold?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Sibertswold is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Sibertswold
What’s the nearest station to Sibertswold?
Shepherds Well station, in Sibertswold itself.
Do you come out to small places like Sibertswold?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Also near Sibertswold
What else we do in Sibertswold
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards