Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for New Ash Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in New Ash Green and across Kent.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in New Ash Green
How our funeral wake catering works in New Ash Green
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. On the menu are apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and anniversary memorials.
In a small place like New Ash Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Where the roaster can go in New Ash Green
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in New Ash Green
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Planning the wake in New Ash Green
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Wake catering near New Ash Green
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Wakes in New Ash Green are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.1 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of New Ash Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the DA3 and TN15 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside New Ash Green, we cover Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
What affects the price in New Ash Green
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in New Ash Green are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
New Ash Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to New Ash Green?
Longfield station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Is New Ash Green close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Towns and villages near New Ash Green
Other occasions in New Ash Green
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards