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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bekesbourne Hill, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Bekesbourne Hill and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Bekesbourne Hill
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Bekesbourne Hill
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How our funeral wake catering works in Bekesbourne Hill
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We’re frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and hall gatherings after a service, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Bekesbourne Hill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
FAQs for Bekesbourne Hill
Which station is closest to Bekesbourne Hill?
Bekesbourne station, in Bekesbourne Hill itself.
Is Bekesbourne Hill close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Arranging a wake in Bekesbourne Hill
Bekesbourne Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bekesbourne Hill and the surrounding area. Bekesbourne Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across CT4. That could mean a wake in a garden on Bekesbourne Hill and Oakleigh Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Bekesbourne Hill, we also cover Patrixbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north-east) and Bishopsbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles west)
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Bekesbourne Hill stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Occasions we serve in Bekesbourne Hill
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Bekesbourne Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
For family travelling by train, Bekesbourne station serves Bekesbourne Hill directly.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards