Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Lidsing
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Lidsing and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Lidsing
Lidsing: halls, homes and travel
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Lidsing suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Lidsing is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. For wakes just outside Lidsing, we cover Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (within half a mile north)
How our funeral wake catering works in Lidsing
A wake in Lidsing is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include life celebrations and wakes in village halls, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
In a small place like Lidsing, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Lidsing questions
Is Lidsing close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Lidsing is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Lidsing?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Lidsing hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Towns and villages near Lidsing
Other occasions in Lidsing
Occasions we serve in Lidsing
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away