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Hog Roast for a Wake in Berwick, East Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Berwick: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Berwick?
Funeral wake catering near Berwick
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and memorial gatherings, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Berwick, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Berwick (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Places near Berwick
Also in Berwick
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Berwick hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in Berwick are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Berwick questions
Can you roast near the sea around Berwick?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Berwick?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is in Berwick itself.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
After a funeral in Berwick
Berwick is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Berwick. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Berwick to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Berwick is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Berwick, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Station Road, Cornford Crescent and The Village or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Selmeston (1 mile west), Alciston (1 mile south-west), Arlington (1 mile east), Wickstreet (2 miles north-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (7 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.4 miles north-east) and Drusillas Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Berwick include Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include The Berwick Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards