East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Flimwell
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Flimwell and across East Sussex.
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Slow-roasted pork in Flimwell
Funeral wake catering in Flimwell, carved to order
We cater wakes in Flimwell and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and wakes in village halls.
Near Flimwell, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Places near Flimwell
Other occasions in Flimwell
Who books funeral wake catering in Flimwell?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Flimwell, including:
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 3 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
FAQs for Flimwell
We are gathering after a service at St Augustine's Church: 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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
After a funeral in Flimwell
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Flimwell, whatever the venue. Flimwell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Augustine's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. With the B2087 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Flimwell. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Flimwell, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across TN5 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Flimwell sits on or near the B2087, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Flimwell include Bewl Water.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. For a summer wake in Flimwell, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards