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Funeral Wake Catering in Ospringe
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Ospringe.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering for Ospringe
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
About our funeral wake catering in Ospringe
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We are often asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
Around Ospringe, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
After a funeral in Ospringe
Ospringe is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Ospringe is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Ospringe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Water Lane, Lower Road and Capel Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Ospringe we cover include Whitehill (1 mile south), Faversham (1 mile north-east), Davington (1 mile north-east), Brogdale (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Ospringe include The Abbey School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Maison Dieu pub (within half a mile north-east)
Also in Ospringe
Ospringe questions
How far is Ospringe from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Ospringe?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Ospringe hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Ospringe is 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.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books funeral wake catering in Ospringe?
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ospringe:
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away