Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bircholt Forstal
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Bircholt Forstal and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- One-year memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Bircholt Forstal
About our funeral wake catering in Bircholt Forstal
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We are frequently asked to cater ashes ceremonies and hall gatherings after a service, serving salads, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Bircholt Forstal, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
After a funeral in Bircholt Forstal
Bircholt Forstal is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Bircholt Forstal and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bircholt Forstal to Canterbury (11 miles away).
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bircholt Forstal; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Brabourne Lees (1 mile south), Brabourne (1 mile east), Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Lilyvale (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Bircholt Forstal
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What affects the price in Bircholt Forstal
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Bircholt Forstal
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Bircholt Forstal, including:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, Westenhanger station, about 3.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Wakes in Bircholt Forstal are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:50pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Bircholt Forstal
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Bircholt Forstal questions
Is Bircholt Forstal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Bircholt Forstal?
Westenhanger station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards