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Funeral Wake Catering for Doleham
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Doleham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Doleham
How our funeral wake catering works in Doleham
Wakes in Doleham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are often asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and church and village hall wakes, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In a small place like Doleham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Doleham (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Doleham
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Who books funeral wake catering in Doleham?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, Doleham station is in Doleham itself.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Doleham
- Site access
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
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.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Places near Doleham
Also in Doleham
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Doleham is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Doleham: halls, homes and travel
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Doleham. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Doleham to Canterbury (about 32 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St George frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The coast is within about 5 miles of Doleham.
Wherever your wake is in TN35, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Doleham Lane and Doleham Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south), Belmont (4 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Doleham include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Doleham questions
Is Doleham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away