Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Sittingbourne
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Sittingbourne.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Sittingbourne?
Funeral wake catering in Sittingbourne, carved to order
A wake in Sittingbourne is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. For life celebrations and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In a town like Sittingbourne, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Nearby places to Sittingbourne
What else we do in Sittingbourne
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Sittingbourne
What’s the nearest station to Sittingbourne?
Sittingbourne has its own station: Sittingbourne station.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
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.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Sittingbourne: halls, homes and travel
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. We cover Sittingbourne and its neighbours for wakes. Sittingbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sittingbourne to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Sittingbourne station serves Sittingbourne directly. After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Sittingbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across ME10 and ME9. Streets in the area include High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Sittingbourne on the A2 and A249, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (less than half a mile north) and Bayford Court (less than half a mile east).
- Local schools include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Golden Hope pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Sittingbourne?
It copes with timings that shift.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Sittingbourne. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
Relatives driving in can use the A2 and A249 to reach Sittingbourne.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Sittingbourne, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards