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Funeral Wake Catering in Burwash
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Burwash and across East Sussex.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Burwash
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Funeral wake catering in Burwash, carved to order
After a funeral in Burwash, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Whether it’s gatherings at the family home and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Burwash, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Burwash (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Also near Burwash
Other occasions in Burwash
After a funeral in Burwash
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Burwash, from gardens to fields. Burwash is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Burwash to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Burwash is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Admiral Vernon Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: 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. Wakes in Burwash are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the wake in Burwash
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Burwash. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Burwash
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Burwash
What’s the nearest station to Burwash?
Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards