Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Bush
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Upper Bush? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near Upper Bush
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Bush
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Upper Bush, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and one-year memorials, serving new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
Near Upper Bush, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Events we cater in Upper Bush
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Upper Bush. Most wakes in Upper Bush are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Upper Bush: your questions answered
How far is Upper Bush from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Upper Bush: halls, homes and travel
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. We’re happy to travel to Upper Bush for wakes. Upper Bush is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Upper Bush to London (24 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east.
Wherever your wake is in ME2, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Upper Bush, we also cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Upper Bush
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away