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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ashburnham, East Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Ashburnham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Ashburnham
About our funeral wake catering in Ashburnham
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and church and village hall wakes.
Near Ashburnham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
- Location
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ashburnham
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Ashburnham, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, 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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Wake catering near Ashburnham
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Ashburnham and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Ashburnham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ashburnham to Brighton (24 miles away).
For a service at a church like Parish Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashburnham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN33, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Church Road and The Forge or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles west)
Questions from Ashburnham
Which station is closest to Ashburnham?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ashburnham?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Ashburnham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Battle station, about 4.4 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
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What affects the price in Ashburnham
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Ashburnham
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away