East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Blackboys
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Blackboys.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Blackboys
How our funeral wake catering works in Blackboys
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. For wakes at home and remembrance days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads.
Near Blackboys, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Blackboys (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Common questions in Blackboys
Could you cook in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Blackboys?
Buxted station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Do you cover Blackboys?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Wake catering near Blackboys
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Blackboys, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Blackboys is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Blackboys to Brighton (16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Blackboys is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Blackboys is on the B2102, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Blackboys we cover include Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Blackboys Inn (under half a mile south)
What affects the price in Blackboys
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Blackboys, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning the wake in Blackboys
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Blackboys and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
Relatives driving in can use the B2102 to reach Blackboys.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in Blackboys stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away