Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Kingsnorth, Medway
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Kingsnorth and Medway, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Kingsnorth
How our funeral wake catering works in Kingsnorth
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Kingsnorth, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in Kingsnorth are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
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.
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Kingsnorth: halls, homes and travel
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover wakes in Kingsnorth, along with the towns and villages around it. Kingsnorth is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Kingsnorth to Canterbury (23 miles away).
We cater wakes across ME3 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Kingsnorth we cover include Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingsnorth include Bishop Saltings.
Occasions we serve in Kingsnorth
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Kingsnorth and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 3.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Kingsnorth
How far is Kingsnorth from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Kingsnorth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Towns and villages near Kingsnorth
Other occasions in Kingsnorth
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
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.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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