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Hog Roast for a Wake in New Street, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in New Street and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for New Street
Funeral wake catering near New Street
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are frequently asked to cater wakes in village halls and family meals after a funeral, serving salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a wake near New Street, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in New Street. Wakes in New Street are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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After a funeral in New Street
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. New Street and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. New Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from New Street to London (21 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of Saint Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. New Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.3 miles north-east)
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Travel to New Street
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
New Street: your questions answered
Is New Street close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Places near New Street
Also in New Street
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Who books funeral wake catering in New Street?
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in New Street. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Meopham station, about 2.4 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away