Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Scarborough
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Scarborough and across Medway.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Scarborough
Wake catering near Scarborough
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We’re happy to travel to Scarborough for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We cater events right across the region, from Scarborough to London (about 27 miles away).
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the ME1 postcode area. From Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Scarborough we cover include Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Funeral wake catering in Scarborough, carved to order
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Scarborough, home or the hall is usual. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Also near Scarborough
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Scarborough questions
Is Scarborough too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. 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 us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Who books funeral wake catering in Scarborough?
The family can spend time with guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Scarborough and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Snodland station, about 1.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it is dark in Scarborough by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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