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Hog Roast for a Wake in Newington, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Newington and across Kent.
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
A hog roast near Newington
Funeral wake catering in Newington, carved to order
Wakes in Newington happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Whether it is gatherings at the family home and family meals after a funeral, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In Newington, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Newington, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Newington
Newington is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Newington and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.7 miles south-east. For a service at a church like St Christopher's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Newington is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in CT12, CT11 and CT10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Gwyn Road, Haine Road and Leigh Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Newington sits on or near the A254 and A256, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Haine (1 mile north-west), Manston (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile north) and Flete (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ramsgate Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.7 miles east) and St George's Boys School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Newington
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Newington?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Newington:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Newington is on or near the A254 and A256, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Newington
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Newington
Can you roast near the sea around Newington?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
We’re gathering after a service at St Christopher's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Also in Newington
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away