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Hog Roast for a Wake in Newnham, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Newnham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Home wakes
Book a hog roast in Newnham
Funeral wake catering near Newnham
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re often asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and family meals after a funeral, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In rural Newnham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Newnham questions
Can you do a hog roast in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Newnham?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Newnham
What else we do in Newnham
After a funeral in Newnham
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Newnham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Newnham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 3.4 miles north. Newnham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in ME9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (within half a mile north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (under half a mile east)
Why choose a hog roast in Newnham?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Newnham hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Newnham?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Newnham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In winter, it is dark in Newnham by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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