Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lower Stoke
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Lower Stoke.
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- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering for Lower Stoke
How our funeral wake catering works in Lower Stoke
Wakes in Lower Stoke happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for gatherings after a cremation and hall gatherings after a service.
For a wake near Lower Stoke, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Lower Stoke hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lower Stoke
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Planning the wake in Lower Stoke
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lower Stoke, such as:
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Lower Stoke
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Summer evenings in Lower Stoke stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lower Stoke
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Lower Stoke
Is Lower Stoke close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cover Lower Stoke?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
After a funeral in Lower Stoke
Lower Stoke is in Medway. We cater wakes across Lower Stoke and nearby, from gardens to fields. Lower Stoke is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lower Stoke to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
We cater wakes across the ME3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Brook Lane and Shepherds Way, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Lower Stoke we cover include Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north), Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east) and North Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
Open spaces near Lower Stoke include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby, you will find The Ship pub (within half a mile west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards