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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upchurch, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Upchurch and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Upchurch
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Funeral wake catering near Upchurch
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For celebrations of life and memorial events, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Upchurch, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Upchurch
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Travel to Upchurch
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Upchurch
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What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Summer evenings in Upchurch stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Wakes in Upchurch: venues and practical details
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upchurch. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Upchurch, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME9 and ME8, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upchurch include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
Common questions in Upchurch
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Upchurch?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Why choose a hog roast in Upchurch?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Upchurch
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Upchurch
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Upchurch, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards