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Funeral Wake Catering in Cripp's Corner
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Cripp's Corner? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Cripp's Corner
A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Cripp's Corner
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About our funeral wake catering in Cripp's Corner
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it’s home wakes and life celebrations, we can cook new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
For a wake near Cripp's Corner, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Cripp's Corner
What’s the nearest station to Cripp's Corner?
Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Marks Staplecross?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- One contact on the day
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
After a funeral in Cripp's Corner
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Cripp's Corner for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Cripp's Corner to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Cripp's Corner is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cripp's Corner include Senlac Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Cripp's Corner?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
However big or small the event in Cripp's Corner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at St Marks Staplecross often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In winter, it’s dark in Cripp's Corner by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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What else we do in Cripp's Corner
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away