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Hog Roast for a Wake in Beal's Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Beal's Green and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in Beal's Green
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Beal's Green, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Whether it is family meals after a funeral and memorial gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes and more.
Near Beal's Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Events we cater in Beal's Green
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Beal's Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Step by step
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. Wakes in Beal's Green are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Beal's Green
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Beal's Green: halls, homes and travel
Beal's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Beal's Green. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Beal's Green to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Beal's Green is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across TN18. Whether your wake is on Heartenoak Road and Cranbrook Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Gill's Green (1 mile north), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (1 mile south) and Four Throws (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west) and Tenterden (8 miles east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Hotel (0.7 miles south)
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is frequently 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.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Nearby places to Beal's Green
What else we do in Beal's Green
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away