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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sutton, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Sutton and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Sutton?
Funeral wake catering near Sutton
Wakes in Sutton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and hall gatherings after a service.
In rural Sutton, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Sutton
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
After a funeral in Sutton
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Sutton for wakes and the places nearby. Sutton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Sutton to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sutton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Vale Road and Church Hill, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Sutton hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Sutton: your questions answered
Is Sutton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Sutton?
Martin Mill station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. In winter, it is dark in Sutton by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Sutton
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Sutton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after a cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
Towns and villages near Sutton
Also in Sutton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away