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Hog Roast for a Wake in Beckley, East Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Beckley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Beckley
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Funeral wake catering near Beckley
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and celebrations of life, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes.
In a small place like Beckley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Beckley (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Beckley
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Beckley
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Towns and villages near Beckley
Also in Beckley
Beckley: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Beckley?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you cater in Beckley?
Yes, Beckley is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in Beckley is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
After a funeral in Beckley
Beckley is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Beckley, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Beckley is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Beckley to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. For family travelling by train, Winchelsea station is about 4.4 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Beckley.
Wherever your wake is in TN31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include King's Bank Lane, Royal Oak Close and Whitebread Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Beckley sits on or near the B2088, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Beckley, we also cover Flackley Ash (2 miles east), Northiam (2 miles north-west), Beckley Furnace (2 miles south-west), Peasmarsh (2 miles south-east) and Broadland Row (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south), Belmont (9 miles south) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Ypres Tower (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Beckley include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (0.9 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Beckley?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Here’s what people in Beckley most often book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
With the B2088 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Beckley.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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