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Funeral Wake Catering for Broadland Row
Funeral wake catering in Broadland Row: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering in Broadland Row
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
About our funeral wake catering in Broadland Row
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We are often asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings after scattering ashes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
In a small place like Broadland Row, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Broadland Row (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Broadland Row questions
What’s the nearest station to Broadland Row?
Doleham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Broadland Row from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Broadland Row
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Arranging a wake in Broadland Row
Broadland Row is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Broadland Row and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Broadland Row is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in TN31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Hundredhouse Lane and Udimore Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Broad Oak (1 mile west), Udimore (1 mile east), Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-west), Doleham (2 miles south-west) and Broad Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
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.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Broadland Row
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Doleham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Autumn and winter afternoons in Broadland Row get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why choose a hog roast in Broadland Row?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: 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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What else we do in Broadland Row
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away