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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chiddingly, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Chiddingly and across East Sussex.
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Chiddingly
Funeral wake catering in Chiddingly, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will try to help. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and life celebrations, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Chiddingly, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Chiddingly?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Chiddingly, such as:
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
After a service at The Parish Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Chiddingly
What’s the nearest station to Chiddingly?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Also near Chiddingly
What else we do in Chiddingly
Where the roaster can go in Chiddingly
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Wake catering near Chiddingly
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Chiddingly, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chiddingly to Brighton (15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.7 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Chiddingly; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. For wakes just outside Chiddingly, we cover Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chiddingly include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Public House (under half a mile north)
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in Chiddingly are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just 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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What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away