Kent · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Otham
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. Book a hog roast for the wake in Otham.
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in Otham
Funeral wake catering in Otham, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Otham and Kent, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it is pub and club wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads and more.
In Otham, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Wakes in Otham: venues and practical details
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Otham? We cover the whole area. Otham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Bearsted station is about 2.1 miles away. Otham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Otham include Senacre Wood Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (within half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What affects the price in Otham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Otham
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Otham
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning the wake in Otham
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Otham, including:
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at St Nicholas's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Otham
What else we do in Otham
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Otham is about 3:50pm, 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.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Otham questions
Which station is closest to Otham?
Bearsted station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Nicholas's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you come to Otham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Otham and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer right away.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away