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Funeral Wake Catering in Twydall
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Twydall and Medway, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Twydall
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Funeral wake catering near Twydall
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce and more.
For a wake in a place like Twydall, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
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Where the roaster can go in Twydall
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Twydall
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Planning the wake in Twydall
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Twydall, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Twydall is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Twydall
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Twydall, from gardens to fields. Twydall is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. With the A2 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Twydall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Twydall; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the ME8 and ME7 postcode area. Local streets include Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Twydall is on the A2, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Twydall has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Twydall?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Twydall hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Twydall questions
How far is Twydall from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards