Visiting East Kent? Light lunches,cream teas and much more is offered by the WI members of the East Kent Federation - all up to the standards one would expect from the WI.
Catering for Outside Groups
A number of local Women's Institutes offer catering to parties visiting their areas. Standards are high and prices are very competitive so please contact them to discuss your requirements.
Catering requirements can also be handled by our Hospitality Committee through the Federation Office.
Appledore WI: Appledore Village Hall between Rye and Tenterden. Ploughman’s lunches, teas, cream teas. Contact: Mrs Jenny Brown, Tel. 01233 758076 email jandd.brown@tiscali.co.uk Facilities: Wheelchair access and free car and coach parking.
Barham-w-Kingston WI: Barham Village Hall between Canterbury and Dover. Ploughman’s lunches, plain or cream teas. Contact: Mrs Ros Browne, Tel. 01227 709263 or Kay Crouch, Tel. 01227 831898. Facilities: Disabled visitors very welcome, free coach and car parking.
Brenzett & District WI: Brenzett Village Hall, Romney Marsh. Cream teas with cakes £4 per head (not Sundays). Contact: Miss E Parr, Tel. 01797 344682. Facilities: Disabled visitors very welcome, no steps, ample parking for coaches and cars.
Greatstone WI: St Peter's Church Hall, Baldwin Rd, Greatstone, New Romney. Afternoon teas. Contacts: Win Owen, Tel. 01797 362598 or Ann Tinker, Tel. 01797 364753, email: thetinkers@supanet.com Facilities: Car parking and easy disabled access.
Kennington WI: The WI Hall, Faversham Rd, Kennington, Ashford. Lunches and teas. Contact: Doreen Barnes, Tel. 01233 628721. Facilities: Disabled access.
Littlebourne WI: Memorial Hall, Littlebourne, Nr Canterbury. Teas £5 per person - can include a talk about the 14th Century barn, a tour of the church and a short conducted tour of the village. Contact: Mrs M Garner, Tel. 01227 721373. Facilities: Easy access for disabled visitors, free parking.
Lydd WI: Hardy Hall,Skinner Road, Lydd between Ashford, Folkestone and Rye. Teas and light lunches. Contacts: Mrs S Neal, Tel. 01797 321321 or Mrs J Harmer, Tel. 01797 320648
Minster-in-Sheppey WI: Minster Abbey Church Hall, Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey. Ploughman’s lunches, cream teas and evening suppers - visits to the Abbey Church, Abbey Gatehouse and Museum may be arranged. Contact: Joy Green, Tel. 01795 873737. Facilities: Disabled access and facilities, free car and coach parking.
Monkton WI: Monkton Village Hall, Nr Ramsgate. Cream teas £4.50 per head. Contact: Mrs M Jones, Tel. 01843 821813. Facilities: Free car and coach parking.
St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe WI: St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe Village Hall, Nr Dover. Coffees and teas, ploughman’s lunches etc.- subject to hall availability. Contact: Mrs Gill Crone, Tel. 01304 852050. Facilities: Disabled facilities, free car and coach parking.
Thanington Without WI: Ashford Road Community Association Hall, Nr Canterbury. Ploughman's lunches and teas. Contact: Mrs Ann Price, 01227 765798. Facilities: Wheelchair access, free car and coach parking.
Wittersham WI: Village Hall, The Street, Wittersham, Nr Tenterden. Ploughman's lunches and cream teas, £4.50. Contact: Ann Hathaway, 01797 270567. Facilities: Disabled access.