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Funeral Wake Catering in Hoo St Werburgh
Funeral wake catering in Hoo St Werburgh: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Hoo St Werburgh
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Funeral wake catering in Hoo St Werburgh, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads, and we are often booked for wakes at home and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
For a wake in a place like Hoo St Werburgh, the village hall is often the heart of it. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Common questions in Hoo St Werburgh
How far is Hoo St Werburgh from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hoo St Werburgh?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater in Hoo St Werburgh?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hoo St Werburgh
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Autumn and winter afternoons in Hoo St Werburgh get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Hoo St Werburgh
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Nearby places to Hoo St Werburgh
More for events in Hoo St Werburgh
Wakes in Hoo St Werburgh: venues and practical details
Hoo St Werburgh is about 4 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We cater wakes across Hoo St Werburgh and nearby. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Werburgh, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in ME3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Walters Road, St Johns Road and Bell's Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Chattenden (1 mile west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-east), Lower Upnor (2 miles south-west), Kingsnorth (2 miles east) and Tunbridge Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south-west) and Luton (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Hoo St Werburgh has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Hoo St Werburgh include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Chequer's Public House (0.5 miles south)
Events we cater in Hoo St Werburgh
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Hoo St Werburgh, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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