Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Stoke, Medway
Funeral wake catering in Stoke: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Stoke
Funeral wake catering in Stoke, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Stoke happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is celebrations of life and wakes in village halls, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Stoke, 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 leave the spot tidy when we go.
What affects the price in Stoke
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Autumn and winter afternoons in Stoke get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Stoke
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater wakes across Stoke and nearby. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For wakes in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china.
Stoke: your questions answered
Is Stoke close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Stoke too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Nearby places to Stoke
What else we do in Stoke
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Stoke
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Stoke
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Stoke, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away