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Hog Roast for a Wake in Barcombe Cross, East Sussex
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 Barcombe Cross.
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in Barcombe Cross
What affects the price in Barcombe Cross
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Travel to Barcombe Cross
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Barcombe Cross, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Barcombe Cross is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. For hall gatherings after a service and remembrance gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In a small place like Barcombe Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Barcombe Cross
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
Common questions in Barcombe Cross
Is Barcombe Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Barcombe Cross?
Cooksbridge station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Towns and villages near Barcombe Cross
Other occasions in Barcombe Cross
Where the roaster can go in Barcombe Cross
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Barcombe Cross
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
After a funeral in Barcombe Cross
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Barcombe Cross. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Barcombe Cross to Brighton (9 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Francis of Assisi frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Barcombe Cross is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Barcombe Cross include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south-east)
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Barcombe Cross is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards