Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Beltinge
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Beltinge.
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Beltinge?
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Funeral wake catering near Beltinge
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Around Beltinge, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Wake catering near Beltinge
Beltinge is about 1 mile east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Beltinge suit a hog roast. Beltinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Beltinge to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Bartholomew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 2 miles of Beltinge, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in CT6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Manor Road, Puffin Road and Cliff Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Bishopstone (1 mile east), Hillborough (1 mile south-east), Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile south) and Herne Bay (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.8 miles west). The countryside around Beltinge includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (2.2 miles west)
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In winter, it’s dark in Beltinge by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Towns and villages near Beltinge
More for events in Beltinge
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Common questions in Beltinge
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater in Beltinge?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Beltinge
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Beltinge, including:
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.9 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What affects the price in Beltinge
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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