Medway · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Wigmore, Medway
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Wigmore and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
A hog roast near Wigmore
Funeral wake catering in Wigmore, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for family meals after a funeral and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In Wigmore, the hall is frequently where people gather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
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, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Wigmore
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Who books funeral wake catering in Wigmore?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Wigmore, including:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
Also near Wigmore
Also in Wigmore
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
FAQs for Wigmore
How far is Wigmore from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Arranging a wake in Wigmore
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. A hog roast suits wakes around Wigmore, whatever the venue. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east. Wigmore is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across ME8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Wigmore is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away