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.
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.