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Hog Roast for a Wake in Budlett's Common, East Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Budlett's Common and across East Sussex.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Budlett's Common
Funeral wake catering in Budlett's Common, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at the family home and ashes ceremonies, with rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
For a wake near Budlett's Common, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, 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 are ready to eat.
- Area
- Budlett's Common (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Towns and villages near Budlett's Common
Other occasions in Budlett's Common
Arranging a wake in Budlett's Common
Budlett's Common is about 1 mile north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Budlett's Common and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Budlett's Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Budlett's Common; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN22, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Budlett's Common we cover include Maresfield (1 mile north-west), Down Street (2 miles west), Ridgewood (2 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Founthill (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Budlett's Common include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Ringles Cross pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Budlett's Common?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Budlett's Common
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Questions from Budlett's Common
Is Budlett's Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in West Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Budlett's Common is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Budlett's Common?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Budlett's Common, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards