Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Allhallows
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Allhallows and across Medway.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
Slow-roasted pork in Allhallows
Planning the wake in Allhallows
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Allhallows, including:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Funeral wake catering in Allhallows, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and church and village hall wakes, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
In a small place like Allhallows, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
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More for events in Allhallows
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Allhallows?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Allhallows
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Wakes in Allhallows are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Allhallows
Which station is closest to Allhallows?
Chalkwell station, about 5 miles north of the centre.
Is Allhallows close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Do you come to Allhallows?
Yes, Allhallows is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Arranging a wake in Allhallows
Allhallows is in Medway. Wakes in Allhallows are part of our patch. Allhallows is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Allhallows to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Chalkwell station is about 5 miles away.
For wakes in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Allhallows we cover include Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Allhallows includes Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away