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Hog Roast for a Wake in East Dean, West Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the wake in East Dean? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering for East Dean
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. We are frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and one-year memorials, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural East Dean, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- East Dean (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
East Dean: your questions answered
How far is East Dean from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Is East Dean too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How much room do you need?
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in East Dean stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Also in East Dean
Who books funeral wake catering in East Dean?
The family can spend time with guests.
In East Dean and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at The Parish Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
After a funeral in East Dean
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around East Dean, whatever the venue. East Dean is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of East Dean; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star And Garter Public House (within half a mile south)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away