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Funeral Wake Catering for Ottinge
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ottinge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Ottinge
Planning the wake in Ottinge
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ottinge. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
Funeral wake catering near Ottinge
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and remembrance days, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Ottinge, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Ottinge. Late-December sunset in Ottinge 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Ottinge
Which station is closest to Ottinge?
Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Nearby places to Ottinge
Other occasions in Ottinge
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
What affects the price in Ottinge
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
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. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
After a funeral in Ottinge
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in Ottinge, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ottinge; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Ottinge is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across the CT4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Cheriton Hill.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards