Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering for New Romney
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in New Romney and across Kent.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for New Romney
Wakes in New Romney: venues and practical details
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wakes in New Romney are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from New Romney to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
New Romney is on or near the A259 and B2071, handy for relatives driving in.
This part of Kent takes in TN28, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From High Street, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. New Romney sits on or near the A259 and B2071, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside New Romney, we also cover Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). The countryside around New Romney includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east) and The Marsh Academy (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Hotel (within half a mile north)
Funeral wake catering in New Romney, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across New Romney and Kent, at homes, halls and venues. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at the family home and memorial gatherings, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and salads.
In New Romney, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Occasions we serve in New Romney
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near New Romney, including:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN28 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
New Romney questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is New Romney from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in New Romney is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to New Romney
Other occasions in New Romney
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Where the roaster can go in New Romney
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in New Romney
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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