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Hog Roast for a Wake in Duddleswell, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Duddleswell.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Duddleswell
Funeral wake catering near Duddleswell
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and family meals after a funeral, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Duddleswell, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Duddleswell
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings at the family home
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose a hog roast in Duddleswell?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. 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.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
Also near Duddleswell
Also in Duddleswell
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Where the roaster can go in Duddleswell
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Duddleswell
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Questions from Duddleswell
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Duddleswell too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In late September, sunset in Duddleswell is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
After a funeral in Duddleswell
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Duddleswell for wakes. Duddleswell is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Duddleswell to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Duddleswell; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over TN22 and the streets around it. Other places close to Duddleswell we cover include Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently 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.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards