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Funeral Wake Catering for Eastbourne
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Eastbourne and across East Sussex.
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Eastbourne?
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Eastbourne, carved to order
A wake in Eastbourne is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re often asked to cater life celebrations and anniversary memorials, with new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In Eastbourne, wakes are often held at home, a club, a church hall or a venue. We need a level outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Eastbourne (BN23, BN22, BN21, BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Summer evenings in Eastbourne stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Wakes in Eastbourne: venues and practical details
Eastbourne is in East Sussex. Eastbourne and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Eastbourne is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Eastbourne to Brighton (19 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Eastbourne, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Eastbourne.
Wherever your wake is in BN23, BN22, BN21 and BN20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Vine Square, Ashford Square and Howard Square, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A22 and A259, Eastbourne is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hampden Park (1 mile north-west), Upperton (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Ratton Village (2 miles west) and Meads (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (13 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east). Eastbourne is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for wakes.
Nearby you will also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ratton School (1.1 miles west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Common questions in Eastbourne
Can you cater after a service at St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What space does the roaster 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’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. 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, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Eastbourne
What else we do in Eastbourne
Planning the wake in Eastbourne
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
However big or small the event in Eastbourne, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
Eastbourne is on or near the A22 and A259, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away