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Funeral Wake Catering in Bedgebury Cross
Funeral wake catering in Bedgebury Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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A hog roast near Bedgebury Cross
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
About our funeral wake catering in Bedgebury Cross
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and family get-togethers after a service, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Bedgebury Cross, home or the hall is usual. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bedgebury Cross
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Bedgebury Cross is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
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.
Common questions in Bedgebury Cross
Can you cater after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Bedgebury Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Bedgebury Cross hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Bedgebury Cross: venues and practical details
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bedgebury Cross and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Bedgebury Cross is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Bedgebury Cross, we also cover Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Bedgebury Cross includes Bewl Water.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bedgebury Cross, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bedgebury Cross?
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Bedgebury Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards