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Funeral Wake Catering for Blackness
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Blackness and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
A hog roast near Blackness
Funeral wake catering near Blackness
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. We are frequently asked to cater home wakes and church and village hall wakes, with salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In rural Blackness, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Blackness (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
Blackness: halls, homes and travel
Blackness is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wakes in Blackness are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Blackness to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
After a service at St Luke's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Blackness is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Blackness.
Anywhere in BN24, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Forge Place, Hailsham Road and Hankham Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hankham (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.9 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Blackness include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Causeway School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Places near Blackness
More for events in Blackness
What affects the price in Blackness
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Blackness, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Blackness questions
We are gathering after a service at St Luke's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you roast near the sea around Blackness?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you come to Blackness?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Blackness and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Blackness
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Occasions we serve in Blackness
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Here’s what people in Blackness most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
If relatives are coming by rail, Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in Blackness
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Blackness is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away