Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hale, Medway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hale and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Hale
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Funeral wake catering in Hale, 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 the food can be served inside. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at a local club and wakes in village halls, serving halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Hale, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
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Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in Hale 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.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hale questions
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Hale close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hale?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Christ Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Hale
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Hale: halls, homes and travel
Hale is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Hale is well within our area for wakes. Hale is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hale to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hale; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Medway takes in ME5. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Darland (1 mile south-east), Capstone (1 mile south-east), Luton (1 mile north-west), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Hale include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Robert Napier School (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.4 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away