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Funeral Wake Catering in Burwash Common
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Burwash Common? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Burwash Common
Funeral wake catering in Burwash Common, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Burwash Common happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at a local club, with apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Burwash Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Burwash Common
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
FAQs for Burwash Common
Is Burwash Common too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at St Philip's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer wake in Burwash Common, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Also near Burwash Common
Other occasions in Burwash Common
Arranging a wake in Burwash Common
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Burwash Common, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
After a service at St Philip's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Burwash Common, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN19 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Burwash Common, we cover Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Wheel Inn (0.5 miles east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Burwash Common?
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Burwash Common, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards