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Funeral Wake Catering for Balls Green
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Balls Green? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Balls Green
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
How our funeral wake catering works in Balls Green
Wake catering across Balls Green and East Sussex, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. For anniversary memorials and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
In a small place like Balls Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the wake in Balls Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Balls Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at The church of St Michael and All Angels often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
Balls Green: halls, homes and travel
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Balls Green and nearby, from gardens to fields. Balls Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Balls Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN7 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Questions from Balls Green
We are gathering after a service at The church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Balls Green?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Balls Green. Autumn and winter afternoons in Balls Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Balls Green
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Balls Green
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards