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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chapel Row, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Chapel Row.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in Chapel Row
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Funeral wake catering in Chapel Row, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and family meals after a funeral, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Chapel Row, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Chapel Row is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Chapel Row: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Chapel Row?
The closest is Pevensey Bay station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
How far is Chapel Row from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Chapel Row?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chapel Row. Here are some of the most popular:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, Pevensey Bay station is about 4.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Wakes in Chapel Row: venues and practical details
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Chapel Row and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Families holding a service at Herstmonceux Free Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the BN27 postcode area. Other places close to Chapel Row we cover include Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Brewers' Arms Inn (within half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Also near Chapel Row
Other occasions in Chapel Row
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away