Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Walderslade
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Walderslade.
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
Planning an event in Walderslade?
How our funeral wake catering works in Walderslade
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and ashes ceremonies.
For a wake in a place like Walderslade, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Walderslade hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Walderslade
Can you do a hog roast in Westfield Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Walderslade?
Chatham station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Planning the wake in Walderslade
Alternatives are available.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Walderslade and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
With the A2045 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Walderslade.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer evenings in Walderslade stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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After a funeral in Walderslade
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. We cater wakes across Walderslade and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Walderslade to Canterbury (24 miles away).
For a service at a church like St William's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Walderslade, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Walderslade include the A2045, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Walderslade includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards