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Hog Roast for a Wake in Coleman's Hatch, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Coleman's Hatch and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Coleman's Hatch?
Funeral wake catering in Coleman's Hatch, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. For home wakes and memorial events, we can cook salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Coleman's Hatch, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
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.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Coleman's Hatch questions
Do you come out to small places like Coleman's Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Coleman's Hatch from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in Coleman's Hatch?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Also near Coleman's Hatch
Other occasions in Coleman's Hatch
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn and winter afternoons in Coleman's Hatch get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, 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.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Coleman's Hatch hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Coleman's Hatch
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Coleman's Hatch suit a hog roast. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Coleman's Hatch to Brighton (20 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Coleman's Hatch, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Coleman's Hatch we cover include Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Hatch Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Coleman's Hatch
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Coleman's Hatch and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away