Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Burham
Funeral wake catering in Burham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Burham
Questions from Burham
Could you cook in Burham Marsh?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Burham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Funeral wake catering near Burham
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for remembrance days and celebration-of-life gatherings.
For a wake near Burham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Towns and villages near Burham
What else we do in Burham
Occasions we serve in Burham
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Wakes in Burham: venues and practical details
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Burham, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Burham is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Burham to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Snodland station, about 1.3 miles west, is the nearest station.
We cover wakes in every part of the ME1 postcode area and the streets around it. From New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Burham we cover include Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Burham include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (within half a mile north)
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Summer evenings in Burham stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Burham
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away