East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Battle
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Battle and the surrounding area.
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Battle
Events we cater in Battle
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Battle, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
How our funeral wake catering works in Battle
Wakes in Battle happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and wakes in village halls.
In Battle, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Battle (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Battle
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Battle
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Battle
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Battle questions
What’s the nearest station to Battle?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer straight away.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Towns and villages near Battle
More for events in Battle
Wake catering near Battle
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Battle, as well as the surrounding area. Battle is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
With the A271 and A2100 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Battle. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Battle; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN33, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Road and Station Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A271 and A2100 close by, Battle is easy for us to reach for your wake. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (under half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battle include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Abbey Hotel (less than half a mile south-east)
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Battle are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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