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Funeral Wake Catering in Marden Beech
Funeral wake catering in Marden Beech: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering in Marden Beech
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. 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.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How our funeral wake catering works in Marden Beech
A wake in Marden Beech is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and home wakes, with rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
For a wake near Marden Beech, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late September, sunset in Marden Beech is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Wakes in Marden Beech: venues and practical details
Marden Beech is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Marden Beech for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Marden Beech to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Marden Beech is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Marden Beech, we also cover Marden (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles south), Capel Cross (2 miles south-west) and Pearson's Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (1.6 miles north-east).
Questions from Marden Beech
Is Marden Beech too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Marden Beech?
Marden station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you come to Marden Beech?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Marden Beech and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if things run late?
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.
Occasions we serve in Marden Beech
Alternatives are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Marden Beech, including:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards