Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Wainscott
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Wainscott and across Medway.
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Wainscott
Common questions in Wainscott
How far is Wainscott from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at St Philip & St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Funeral wake catering near Wainscott
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and memorial gatherings.
In Wainscott, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Wainscott
What else we do in Wainscott
Wainscott: halls, homes and travel
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We are happy to travel to Wainscott for wakes. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Wainscott to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Wainscott can host a wake if home is too small. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the ME2 and ME3 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south) and French Hospital (1.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (0.9 miles west) and The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Wakes in Wainscott are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Wainscott
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books funeral wake catering in Wainscott?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In Wainscott and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
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
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Why choose a hog roast in Wainscott?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards