Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bethersden
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Bethersden.
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Bethersden
Funeral wake catering in Bethersden, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For hall gatherings after a service and one-year memorials, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
Near Bethersden, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the wake in Bethersden
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Bethersden, including:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
After a service at Church of St Margaret, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Common questions in Bethersden
How far is Bethersden from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bethersden?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Arranging a wake in Bethersden
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater wakes across Bethersden and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Bethersden to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Pluckley station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. Whether your wake is on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bethersden include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The George Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Bethersden
More for events in Bethersden
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What affects the price in Bethersden
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- 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, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Bethersden is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards