Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Styants Bottom, Kent
Funeral wake catering in Styants Bottom: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Styants Bottom
Funeral wake catering near Styants Bottom
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at clubs and pubs and wakes in village halls.
Near Styants Bottom, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Questions from Styants Bottom
What’s the nearest station to Styants Bottom?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Also near Styants Bottom
Also in Styants Bottom
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Styants Bottom
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Styants Bottom?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Styants Bottom and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Kemsing station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer evenings in Styants Bottom stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
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 picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Wakes in Styants Bottom: venues and practical details
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Styants Bottom. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Styants Bottom to London (21 miles away).
After a service at St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Styants Bottom, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Styants Bottom include Wrotham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Harrow Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards