East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bachelor's Bump
Funeral wake catering in Bachelor's Bump: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Bachelor's Bump
After a funeral in Bachelor's Bump
Bachelor's Bump is about 3 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Bachelor's Bump, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 33 miles away.
For a service at a church like Christ Apostolic Church Hastings, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Bachelor's Bump is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of TN35 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Mill Lane, Martineau Lane and Rye Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Guestling (1 mile north-east), Ore (1 mile south-west), Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north-east) and Fairlight (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (3 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Langney (14 miles south-west), Hollington (3 miles west) and Stone Cross (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Hastings Castle (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Bachelor's Bump includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Bachelor's Bump include Ore Village Primary Academy (0.5 miles south-west) and Buckswood School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Funeral wake catering near Bachelor's Bump
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include remembrance days and home wakes, with salads, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Bachelor's Bump, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Bachelor's Bump (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or TN35 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Bachelor's Bump
Is Bachelor's Bump close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bachelor's Bump?
Three Oaks station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What space does the roaster need?
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.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bachelor's Bump?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Bachelor's Bump, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Three Oaks station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
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For event organisers in Bachelor's Bump
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Bachelor's Bump
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Bachelor's Bump are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away