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Hog Roast for a Wake in Mowshurst, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Mowshurst and across Kent.
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Mowshurst?
Who books funeral wake catering in Mowshurst?
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Mowshurst:
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that Edenbridge station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
Funeral wake catering in Mowshurst, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it’s pub and club wakes and remembrance days, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In rural Mowshurst, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
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Also in Mowshurst
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Mowshurst is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
Questions from Mowshurst
What’s the nearest station to Mowshurst?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Mowshurst from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Mowshurst?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Mowshurst
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Mowshurst, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Mowshurst to London (21 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Mowshurst is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in TN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Close by, we cover wakes in Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.6 miles west)
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards