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Hog Roast for a Wake in Flishinghurst, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Flishinghurst.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Flishinghurst
About our funeral wake catering in Flishinghurst
After a funeral in Flishinghurst, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Flishinghurst, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Arranging a wake in Flishinghurst
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Flishinghurst and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Flishinghurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Flishinghurst is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over TN17 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Nearby schools include High Weald Academy (1.1 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Flishinghurst
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
What affects the price in Flishinghurst
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in Flishinghurst
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
In Flishinghurst and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Marden station is about 4.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer wake in Flishinghurst, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Questions from Flishinghurst
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Flishinghurst?
Marden station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose a hog roast in Flishinghurst?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away