Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Halling
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Upper Halling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Upper Halling?
Funeral wake catering near Upper Halling
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In rural Upper Halling, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or ME2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Upper Halling?
It copes with timings that shift.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Halling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Halling station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Halling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
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What else we do in Upper Halling
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer evenings in Upper Halling stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Upper Halling: halls, homes and travel
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Halling. Upper Halling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Halling to London (about 25 miles away).
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in ME2, we can bring the roaster to you. From The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Upper Halling we cover include Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Halling include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Black Boy pub (under half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
For event organisers in Upper Halling
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Upper Halling questions
Can you do a hog roast in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Upper Halling from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you come to Upper Halling?
Yes, Upper Halling is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away