Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Lower Bush, Medway
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Lower Bush and Medway, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Lower Bush?
About our funeral wake catering in Lower Bush
Wakes in Lower Bush happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is memorial events and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Lower Bush, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Lower Bush?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Lower Bush most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
Local halls and clubs near Lower Bush can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lower Bush
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
FAQs for Lower Bush
What’s the nearest station to Lower Bush?
Cuxton station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
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
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
After a funeral in Lower Bush
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Lower Bush, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Lower Bush to London (24 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Cuxton station is about 1.1 miles away. For a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cater wakes across ME2. For wakes just outside Lower Bush, we cover Upper Bush (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles east) and French Hospital (3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lower Bush
Other occasions in Lower Bush
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Lower Bush is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away