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Hog Roast for a Wake in Burwash Weald, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Burwash Weald.
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in Burwash Weald
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Funeral wake catering in Burwash Weald, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
For a wake near Burwash Weald, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Burwash Weald
How far is Burwash Weald from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at St Philip's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What affects the price in Burwash Weald
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the wake in Burwash Weald
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Burwash Weald. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Burwash Weald is on or near the A265, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Towns and villages near Burwash Weald
What else we do in Burwash Weald
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Autumn and winter afternoons in Burwash Weald get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Burwash Weald
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Burwash Weald: halls, homes and travel
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Burwash Weald? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Philip's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Burwash Weald is within about 2 miles 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. Main roads around Burwash Weald include the A265, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Burwash Weald we cover include Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Wheel Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Burwash Weald?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Burwash Weald hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away