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Funeral Wake Catering in Moor Street
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Moor Street? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Moor Street
Funeral wake catering in Moor Street, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are usually planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it is hall gatherings after a service and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Moor Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Moor Street is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Moor Street
Is Moor Street close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Is Moor Street too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Moor Street?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Moor Street. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Arranging a wake in Moor Street
Moor Street is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Moor Street and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Moor Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in ME8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Seymour Road, Horseman's Green Road and South Bush Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Moor Street we cover include Rainham (1 mile west), Hartlip (1 mile south-east), Meresborough (1 mile south-west), Breach (1 mile east) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles west), Strood (7 miles west), Luton (4 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Moor Street include Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Riverside Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (0.8 miles north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Moor Street
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Nearby places to Moor Street
Other occasions in Moor Street
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards