Medway · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Wouldham
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Wouldham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Wouldham
About our funeral wake catering in Wouldham
Wake catering across Wouldham and Medway, at homes, halls and venues. We are often asked to cater life celebrations and wakes in village halls, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In rural Wouldham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Wouldham
How far is Wouldham from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wouldham?
Halling station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you wait?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
If the service runs late, we wait.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Wouldham?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Wouldham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Halling station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Wakes in Wouldham: venues and practical details
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Wouldham, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Wouldham to London (26 miles away).
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the ME1 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Wouldham we cover include Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Wouldham includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Wouldham include The Thomas Aveling School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells pub (0.6 miles west)
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Wakes in Wouldham are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
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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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards