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Funeral Wake Catering in Dallington
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Dallington and across East Sussex.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
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Funeral wake catering for Dallington
Funeral wake catering in Dallington, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for home wakes and wakes at a local club.
For a wake near Dallington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Dallington (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Dallington stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Dallington
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Dallington
What else we do in Dallington
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Dallington
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Dallington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Giles often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Travel to Dallington
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Dallington questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer right away.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you roast in the rain?
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.
Wake catering near Dallington
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Dallington and nearby. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Dallington is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN21, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Dallington, we cover Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (within half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards