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Hog Roast for a Wake in Bekesbourne, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Bekesbourne and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
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Planning the wake in Bekesbourne
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Bekesbourne, including:
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Funeral wake catering in Bekesbourne, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and wakes at a local club.
For a wake near Bekesbourne, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Bekesbourne: halls, homes and travel
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Bekesbourne, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Bekesbourne, we cover Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In winter, it is dark in Bekesbourne by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Bekesbourne
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Bekesbourne hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Bekesbourne
Is Bekesbourne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
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More for events in Bekesbourne
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away