Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Stansted
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Stansted and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Stansted
How our funeral wake catering works in Stansted
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and celebration-of-life gatherings, with salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Stansted, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Stansted is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Who books funeral wake catering in Stansted?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stansted and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
Common questions in Stansted
Could you cook in Trosley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Stansted?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Stansted hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Stansted
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wakes in Stansted are part of our patch. Stansted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Stansted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of TN15. Whether your wake is on Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Stansted we cover include Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away