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Hog Roast for a Wake in Buxted, East Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Buxted and across East Sussex.
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Buxted?
Funeral wake catering in Buxted, carved to order
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and family meals after a funeral.
In rural Buxted, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Buxted (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Buxted is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Buxted
Why choose a hog roast in Buxted?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Buxted
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Buxted
Is Buxted too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Events we cater in Buxted
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Buxted:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Wake catering near Buxted
Buxted is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Buxted and its neighbours for wakes. Buxted is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Buxted to Brighton (16 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Buxted station serves Buxted directly. Buxted is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; 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. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Park View, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Buxted, we cover Potter's Green (1 mile south), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile west), Framfield (2 miles south) and Hadlow Down (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (4 miles north), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Buxted include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Buxted Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
What affects the price in Buxted
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away