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Funeral Wake Catering for Catsfield
Funeral wake catering in Catsfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Catsfield
How our funeral wake catering works in Catsfield
Wakes in Catsfield happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include life celebrations and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and salads.
For a wake near Catsfield, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Catsfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Catsfield
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Questions from Catsfield
Could you cook in Ashburnham Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Catsfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Nearby places to Catsfield
Other occasions in Catsfield
After a funeral in Catsfield
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Catsfield and the surrounding area. Catsfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Catsfield to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
With the B2204 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Catsfield. For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Laurence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Catsfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Catsfield include the B2204, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Catsfield, we also cover Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Catsfield include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (within half a mile west)
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Catsfield
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Catsfield?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Catsfield. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Wakes in Catsfield are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, 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
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards