Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in London Beach
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in London Beach and across Kent.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering for London Beach
Wakes in London Beach: venues and practical details
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. London Beach is well within our area for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. London Beach is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN30, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Biddenden Road and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside London Beach, we also cover St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).
- Local schools include Homewood School (1.3 miles south)
Funeral wake catering near London Beach
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it is one-year memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce for your guests.
Near London Beach, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Autumn and winter afternoons in London Beach get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in London Beach
Can you do a hog roast in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you cover London Beach?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including London Beach and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why London Beach hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in London Beach
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near London Beach:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 4.8 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Towns and villages near London Beach
Other occasions in London Beach
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
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.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Where the roaster can go in London Beach
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A hall or room for eating
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards