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Funeral Wake Catering in Boarshead
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Boarshead.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Planning an event in Boarshead?
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Boarshead
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Funeral wake catering in Boarshead, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include remembrance days and ashes ceremonies, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Boarshead, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Boarshead (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Boarshead is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Boarshead
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Boarshead:
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Eridge station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Boarshead
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Boarshead, whatever the venue. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Boarshead is on or near the A26, handy for relatives driving in. Boarshead is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Boarshead is on the A26, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Boarshead, we also cover Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boars Head Inn (under half a mile north-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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Common questions in Boarshead
Is Boarshead close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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