Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Lower Higham, Medway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Lower Higham and across Medway.
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Lower Higham
Funeral wake catering in Lower Higham, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and ashes ceremonies, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
Near Lower Higham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Who books funeral wake catering in Lower Higham?
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Lower Higham may suit.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
For event organisers in Lower Higham
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Arranging a wake in Lower Higham
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Wakes in Lower Higham are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Lower Higham has its own station, Higham station. Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
For wakes in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Lower Higham, we cover Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Lower Higham include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile east)
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Lower Higham 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.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Higham
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Questions from Lower Higham
What’s the nearest station to Lower Higham?
Lower Higham has its own station: Higham station.
Is Lower Higham close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Where the roaster can go in Lower Higham
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards