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Funeral Wake Catering for East Chiltington
Planning a hog roast for the wake in East Chiltington? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in East Chiltington
East Chiltington questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is East Chiltington from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Funeral wake catering in East Chiltington, carved to order
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it’s celebrations of life and church and village hall wakes, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
In rural East Chiltington, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- East Chiltington (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near East Chiltington
Also in East Chiltington
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Arranging a wake in East Chiltington
East Chiltington is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. East Chiltington and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Parish Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. East Chiltington is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in BN7, we can roast on site for your guests. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Chiltington (1 mile east), Plumpton (1 mile south-west), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-west), Streat (1 mile west) and South Chailey (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey School (1.6 miles north-east)
Who books funeral wake catering in East Chiltington?
Quiet, respectful service.
In East Chiltington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Plumpton station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in East Chiltington is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in East Chiltington
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
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.
Why choose a hog roast in East Chiltington?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards