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Hog Roast for a Wake in Newenden, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Newenden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Newenden
Questions from Newenden
Is Newenden close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Is Newenden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater in Newenden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Newenden and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
How our funeral wake catering works in Newenden
Wake catering across Newenden and Kent, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Typical bookings include scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Newenden, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the wake in Newenden
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Newenden, such as:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at Parish Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Towns and villages near Newenden
Also in Newenden
After a funeral in Newenden
Newenden is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cover Newenden and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Newenden to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Newenden is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Kent takes in TN18, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Rolvenden Layne (2 miles north-east), Rolvenden (3 miles north), West Cross (3 miles north), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Small Hythe (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles north-east), New Romney (14 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north) and Stanhope (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Newenden include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
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 we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Newenden is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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