Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Sutton at Hone
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Sutton at Hone.
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Sutton at Hone
Events we cater in Sutton at Hone
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sutton at Hone and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 0.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
About our funeral wake catering in Sutton at Hone
Wake catering across Sutton at Hone and Kent, wherever the family gathers. For gatherings at the family home and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your guests.
Near Sutton at Hone, 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 pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Nearby places to Sutton at Hone
Other occasions in Sutton at Hone
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Most wakes in Sutton at Hone are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Common questions in Sutton at Hone
How far is Sutton at Hone from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Darenth Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Arranging a wake in Sutton at Hone
Sutton at Hone is about 2 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Sutton at Hone. Sutton at Hone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Sutton at Hone is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in DA4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on Balmoral Road, Dairy Close and Main Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Sutton at Hone, we cover South Darenth (1 mile south-east), St Margarets (1 mile east), Hawley (1 mile north-west), Clement Street (1 mile west) and Darenth (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Museum of Geology (2.4 miles north) and Darenth Park Hospital (2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away