East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Barcombe Mills
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Barcombe Mills and the surrounding area.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Barcombe Mills?
How our funeral wake catering works in Barcombe Mills
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We are frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Barcombe Mills, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Barcombe Mills (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Why choose a hog roast in Barcombe Mills?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Barcombe Mills hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Barcombe Mills
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Barcombe Mills
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Barcombe Mills?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Wake catering near Barcombe Mills
Barcombe Mills is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Barcombe Mills for wakes and the places nearby. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Barcombe Mills to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Barcombe Mills may suit. Barcombe Mills is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Barcombe Mills, we cover Barcombe (1 mile west), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north-west), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Norlington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.9 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Anglers Rest pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include St John under the Castle Lewes (2.9 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Barcombe Mills
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Barcombe Mills. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Towns and villages near Barcombe Mills
Also in Barcombe Mills
Where the roaster can go in Barcombe Mills
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Most wakes in Barcombe Mills are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards