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Funeral Wake Catering in Bean
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Bean and across Kent.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Bean
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Bean
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How our funeral wake catering works in Bean
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include remembrance days and ashes ceremonies, with salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In rural Bean, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Bean
How far is Bean from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Bean?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Most wakes in Bean are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Bean and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north. Bean is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over DA2 and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the B255, Bean is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bean?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Bean, including:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Relatives driving in can use the B255 to reach Bean.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Bean hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Bean
What else we do in Bean
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards