East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Beckley Furnace
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Beckley Furnace and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Beckley Furnace
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About our funeral wake catering in Beckley Furnace
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it is memorial gatherings and gatherings at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a wake near Beckley Furnace, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Beckley Furnace (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
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The process
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 Beckley Furnace is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Beckley Furnace questions
Do you come out to small places like Beckley Furnace?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Beckley Furnace close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater in Beckley Furnace?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer right away.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Planning the wake in Beckley Furnace
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Beckley Furnace, such as:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after a cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, Doleham station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Beckley Furnace: halls, homes and travel
Beckley Furnace is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Beckley Furnace, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Beckley Furnace is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in TN31, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Broad Oak (1 mile south-west), Broadland Row (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles north-east), Udimore (2 miles south-east) and Northiam (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south), Belmont (7 miles south) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Why choose a hog roast in Beckley Furnace?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Beckley Furnace
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away