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Hog Roast for a Wake in Brede, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Brede? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering for Brede
Funeral wake catering near Brede
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at the family home, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Brede, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Brede (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Brede
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Brede
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
After a funeral in Brede
Brede is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wakes in Brede are part of our patch. Brede is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Brede to Brighton (32 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St George, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Brede is within about 6 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of TN31. From Brede Hill and Stubb Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Cackle Street (1 mile north), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Kent Street (3 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (3 miles west) and Mill Corner (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south), Belmont (5 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barn Theatre and Museum (2.5 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Brede includes Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile north)
FAQs for Brede
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St George: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Brede?
The closest is Doleham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Brede
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Brede
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Brede and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. For a summer wake in Brede, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Brede, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
What else we do in Brede
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards