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Funeral Wake Catering in Sissinghurst
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Sissinghurst? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Sissinghurst
Funeral wake catering near Sissinghurst
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We are frequently asked to cater ashes ceremonies and family get-togethers after a service, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In rural Sissinghurst, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Occasions we serve in Sissinghurst
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Sissinghurst, such as:
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 4.3 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Sissinghurst
Could you cook in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you cover Sissinghurst?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
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Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Sissinghurst, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Sissinghurst hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sissinghurst
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Sissinghurst: halls, homes and travel
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Sissinghurst and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Sissinghurst is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away