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Hog Roast for a Wake in East Hoathly, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in East Hoathly.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Book a hog roast in East Hoathly
Funeral wake catering near East Hoathly
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. Typical bookings include remembrance days and family get-togethers after a service, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near East Hoathly, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near East Hoathly
What else we do in East Hoathly
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
East Hoathly questions
Is East Hoathly close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to East Hoathly?
Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to East Hoathly
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in East Hoathly
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in East Hoathly, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
Arranging a wake in East Hoathly
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around East Hoathly. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
After a service at The Parish Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. East Hoathly is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Rectory Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (within half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Wakes in East Hoathly are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards