Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Borstal
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Borstal.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Borstal
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
About our funeral wake catering in Borstal
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it’s wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In Borstal, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
For event organisers in Borstal
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Arranging a wake in Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We cover wakes in Borstal. We cater 68 places in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Borstal to London (about 26 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Cuxton station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station. With the M2 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Borstal.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME1 and ME2 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Borstal sits on or near the M2, which makes travel to your wake easy. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Borstal include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late September, sunset in Borstal is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Borstal
Can you do a hog roast in Baty's Marsh?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Borstal?
The closest is Cuxton station, roughly 1 mile away.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you come to Borstal?
Yes, Borstal is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Events we cater in Borstal
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Borstal. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at St Matthew's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away