Kent · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Newington, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Newington and across Kent.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering for Newington
About our funeral wake catering in Newington
A wake in Newington is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings after a cremation, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Newington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Most wakes in Newington are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
Wakes in Newington: venues and practical details
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Newington for wakes and the places nearby. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Newington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Newington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in CT18, CT20 and CT19, we can roast on site for your guests. From School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Newington include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
More for events in Newington
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Events we cater in Newington
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Newington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.8 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in Newington
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Newington
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Newington: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Newington from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away