Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Meresborough
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Meresborough and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Meresborough
Occasions we serve in Meresborough
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Meresborough most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Funeral wake catering in Meresborough, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Meresborough, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For family get-togethers after a service and home wakes, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Meresborough, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Places near Meresborough
Other occasions in Meresborough
Wake catering near Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. A hog roast suits wakes around Meresborough, whatever the venue. Meresborough is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Meresborough to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meresborough; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in ME8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Meresborough include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Meresborough get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact on the day
- A safe distance from the hall
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Common questions in Meresborough
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
For event organisers in Meresborough
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards