Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Allhallows-on-Sea
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Allhallows-on-Sea? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Allhallows-on-Sea?
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Summer evenings in Allhallows-on-Sea stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering near Allhallows-on-Sea
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 serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes in village halls and memorial events.
In a small place like Allhallows-on-Sea, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Allhallows-on-Sea
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Arranging a wake in Allhallows-on-Sea
Allhallows-on-Sea is in Medway. A hog roast suits wakes around Allhallows-on-Sea, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the ME3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Two Tree Island.
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose And Crown Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Allhallows-on-Sea
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Allhallows-on-Sea
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Allhallows-on-Sea
What else we do in Allhallows-on-Sea
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
FAQs for Allhallows-on-Sea
How far is Allhallows-on-Sea from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Allhallows-on-Sea too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Events we cater in Allhallows-on-Sea
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Allhallows-on-Sea, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Chalkwell station, about 4.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away