Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Bessels Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Bessels Green and across Kent.
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Bessels Green
About our funeral wake catering in Bessels Green
Wake catering across Bessels Green and Kent, wherever the family gathers. We serve apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and memorial gatherings.
In rural Bessels Green, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Bessels Green
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Bessels Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes at a local club
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
After a service at Chapel of the Good Shepherd, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Most wakes in Bessels Green are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Bessels Green
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Arranging a wake in Bessels Green
Bessels Green is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater wakes across Bessels Green and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bessels Green to London (19 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bessels Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN13 and TN14, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Witches Lane and Cranmer Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Bessels Green, we cover Chipstead (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north-east), Kippington (1 mile south-east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east) and Sevenoaks (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.6 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Trinity School (0.8 miles north-east) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The King's Head Public House (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Bessels Green
More for events in Bessels Green
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What affects the price in Bessels Green
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Bessels Green
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Montreal Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards