Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Rainham, Medway
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Rainham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Rainham
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Rainham, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and gatherings after a cremation.
Wakes in Rainham are often at home or in a local hall. The roaster goes in the garden or the hall grounds. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Where the roaster can go in Rainham
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Rainham
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rainham?
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Rainham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why choose a hog roast in Rainham?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Rainham hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Rainham: your questions answered
Is Rainham close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Rainham: halls, homes and travel
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Rainham and its neighbours for wakes. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rainham to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rainham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Medway takes in ME8 and ME9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). Rainham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for wakes.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Rainham include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Rainham is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:50pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Rainham
Also in Rainham
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away