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Funeral Wake Catering in Hempstead
Funeral wake catering in Hempstead: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near Hempstead
A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Hempstead, carved to order
After a funeral in Hempstead, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes at a local club and celebrations of life.
Around Hempstead, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Who books funeral wake catering in Hempstead?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hempstead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Hempstead. Wakes in Hempstead are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
After a funeral in Hempstead
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover wakes in Hempstead, as well as the surrounding area. Hempstead is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hempstead to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Hempstead is on or near the A278, handy for relatives driving in. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hempstead; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME7 and ME8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A278 close by, Hempstead is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Hempstead we cover include Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Hempstead includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hempstead
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
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.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Hempstead: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hempstead?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards