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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chuck Hatch, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Chuck Hatch.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering in Chuck Hatch
Funeral wake catering near Chuck Hatch
Wake catering across Chuck Hatch and East Sussex, wherever the family gathers. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance days and celebrations of life, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake near Chuck Hatch, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. In late September, sunset in Chuck Hatch is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Chuck Hatch
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Chuck Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
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 will send a price.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Nearby places to Chuck Hatch
Also in Chuck Hatch
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Arranging a wake in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Chuck Hatch, whatever the venue. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Chuck Hatch to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chuck Hatch, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Chuck Hatch, we also cover Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Chuck Hatch include Crowborough Country Park.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books funeral wake catering in Chuck Hatch?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Chuck Hatch and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station is about 4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose a hog roast in Chuck Hatch?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Chuck Hatch
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Chuck Hatch
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
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
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away