East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Fairlight
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Fairlight and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Book a hog roast in Fairlight
Funeral wake catering in Fairlight, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Fairlight, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re frequently asked to cater family get-togethers after a service and remembrance days, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and salads.
In rural Fairlight, home or the hall is usual. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Fairlight (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Fairlight
Is Fairlight too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Fairlight?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
After a funeral in Fairlight
Fairlight is about 4 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Fairlight? We can help. Fairlight is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Fairlight to Brighton (about 34 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Fairlight is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN35 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Hill Road, The Close and Lower Coastguard Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Fairlight Cove (1 mile east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north), Guestling (1 mile north-west), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile west) and Guestling Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (4 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Occasions we serve in Fairlight
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Fairlight, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Three Oaks station, about 2.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
For event organisers in Fairlight
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in Fairlight is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Places near Fairlight
Also in Fairlight
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away