Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Strood, Medway
Funeral wake catering in Strood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Strood
About our funeral wake catering in Strood
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for life celebrations and home wakes.
In a town like Strood, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What affects the price in Strood
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
After a funeral in Strood
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Wakes in Strood are part of our patch. Strood is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Strood can host a wake if home is too small. If relatives are coming by rail, Strood station is about 1 mile away.
Wherever your wake is in ME2, ME1 and ME3, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Strood on the A2 and A226, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Strood
Other occasions in Strood
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Strood
Is Strood close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Strood?
Strood station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Who books funeral wake catering in Strood?
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Strood most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like St Francis' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Strood by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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