Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Cooling
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Cooling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering for Cooling
About our funeral wake catering in Cooling
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and celebrations of life, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Cooling, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Wake catering near Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Cooling? We cover the whole area. Cooling is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
For wakes in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Main Road and Cooling Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Cooling
Also in Cooling
Occasions we serve in Cooling
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Cooling, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as St James' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Cooling
How far is Cooling from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at St James' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come to Cooling?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Cooling and the rest of Medway included. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Summer evenings in Cooling 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 leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Cooling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards