Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Upnor, Medway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upper Upnor and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Upper Upnor
About our funeral wake catering in Upper Upnor
Wake catering across Upper Upnor and Medway, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s celebrations of life and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wake near Upper Upnor, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Upper Upnor: halls, homes and travel
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Upper Upnor? We can help. Upper Upnor is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Upper Upnor can host a wake if home is too small. If relatives are coming by rail, Strood station is about 1.2 miles away.
This part of Medway takes in ME2. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Upper Upnor, we also cover Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Upnor include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Upper Upnor include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Arms (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Upper Upnor?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upper Upnor:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at St Philip & St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
FAQs for Upper Upnor
Is Upper Upnor too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Upnor?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you come to Upper Upnor?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upper Upnor and Medway. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
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.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Upper Upnor is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
More for events in Upper Upnor
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away