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Hog Roast for a Wake in East Dean, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in East Dean.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in East Dean
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in East Dean
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. For remembrance gatherings and church and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a wake near East Dean, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- East Dean (BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in East Dean
Which station is closest to East Dean?
The closest is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Wake catering near East Dean
East Dean is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in East Dean? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Dean to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre. East Dean is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. East Dean is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the BN20 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Lower Street, Went Way and Gilberts Drive, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside East Dean, we also cover Friston (1 mile north-east), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Meads (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3.3 miles north) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Tiger Inn (within half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Dean
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Who books funeral wake catering in East Dean?
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in East Dean most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in East Dean is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near East Dean
Other occasions in East Dean
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in East Dean
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away