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Funeral Wake Catering for Ashton Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Ashton Green.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Ashton Green?
Funeral wake catering near Ashton Green
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it is wakes at a local club and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
For a wake near Ashton Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Ashton Green
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Ashton Green for wakes. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Glynde station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Ashton Green may suit. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashton Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in BN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a wake on streets such as Neaves Lane and Potato Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west) and South Malling Without (2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
FAQs for Ashton Green
Is Ashton Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ashton Green from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cater in Ashton Green?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Ashton Green is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Ashton Green
Other occasions in Ashton Green
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Ashton Green
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ashton Green?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ashton Green, including:
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away