Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Luton, Medway
Funeral wake catering in Luton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Luton?
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Funeral wake catering in Luton, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Luton and Medway, wherever the family gathers. For remembrance gatherings and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
In Luton, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Luton
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Luton. Typical bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Local halls and clubs near Luton can host a wake if home is too small.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn and winter afternoons in Luton get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Luton
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Questions from Luton
Which station is closest to Luton?
Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Saint Paul with All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you cover Luton?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Arranging a wake in Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. Luton is well within our area for wakes. Luton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Luton to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Saint Paul with All Saints or St Michael the Archangel Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If relatives are coming by rail, Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station.
For wakes in ME4, ME5 and ME7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Luton has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Luton includes Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Luton include The Victory Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magpie Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away