East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Blacklands
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Blacklands.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering for Blacklands
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Blacklands hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Funeral wake catering in Blacklands, carved to order
After a funeral in Blacklands, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include gatherings after a cremation and remembrance days, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In Blacklands, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Blacklands (TN34, TN37, TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Site access
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Common questions in Blacklands
What’s the nearest station to Blacklands?
Ore station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
How far is Blacklands from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you cover Blacklands?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Blacklands and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Towns and villages near Blacklands
Other occasions in Blacklands
Occasions we serve in Blacklands
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Blacklands, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Wake catering near Blacklands
Blacklands is about 1 mile east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Blacklands. Blacklands is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Blacklands to Brighton (31 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ore station, about 0.6 miles east, is the nearest station. Blacklands is on or near the A2101, handy for relatives driving in. The coast is within about a mile of Blacklands.
Anywhere in TN34, TN37 and TN35, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Laton Road, Manor Road and Park Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Blacklands sits on or near the A2101, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Blacklands, we cover St Helen's (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile west), Belmont (1 mile south-east), America Ground (1 mile south) and Hastings Old Town (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The True Crime Museum (0.9 miles south) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Blacklands include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.7 miles north-west) and University School (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Crowleys Bar (0.7 miles south)
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer evenings in Blacklands stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Blacklands
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards