East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Baldslow
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 Baldslow.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Baldslow
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Funeral wake catering in Baldslow, carved to order
After a funeral in Baldslow, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for celebration-of-life gatherings and wakes at a local club.
For a wake near Baldslow, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Also in Baldslow
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Baldslow
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
FAQs for Baldslow
Is Baldslow close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Baldslow?
Ore station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Arranging a wake in Baldslow
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Baldslow. Baldslow is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Baldslow to Brighton (30 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ore station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Relatives driving in can use the A28 to reach Baldslow. The coast is within about 3 miles of Baldslow.
Here we cover the TN37, TN34 and TN38 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A28, Baldslow is easy for us to reach for your wake. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Baldslow
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In winter, it’s dark in Baldslow by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books funeral wake catering in Baldslow?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Baldslow, such as:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Evangelist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards