Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Rochester, Medway
Funeral wake catering in Rochester: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering for Rochester
How our funeral wake catering works in Rochester
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at home and pub and club wakes.
Wakes in Rochester are frequently at home or in a local hall. The roaster goes in the garden or the hall grounds. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Events we cater in Rochester
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Rochester, such as:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Rochester has its own station, Rochester station.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Rochester are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Rochester
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Rochester
More for events in Rochester
Rochester: your questions answered
How far is Rochester from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
After a funeral in Rochester
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Rochester suit a hog roast. Rochester is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rochester to Canterbury (26 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Rochester may suit.
For wakes in ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Rochester on the A2 and A226, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover wakes in Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Rochester has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (within half a mile east) and French Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Crown Hotel (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (less than half a mile north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Rochester hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards