East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Firle, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Firle and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Firle
Funeral wake catering in Firle, carved to order
Wake catering across Firle and East Sussex, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings after scattering ashes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Firle, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Firle (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
After a funeral in Firle
Firle is about 4 miles south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Firle and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Firle is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Firle can host a wake if home is too small. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Glynde station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Firle is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Firle is within about 6 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of BN8 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on The Street, Bostal Road and Firle Bostal, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Firle, we cover Glynde (1 mile north-west), Glyndebourne (2 miles north-west), Ashton Green (3 miles north), South Heighton (3 miles south) and Ringmer (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (4 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.2 miles north) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Southerham Farm and Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Firle include Science and Technology Policy Research (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ram Inn (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (2.6 miles north-west)
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Firle is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- 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
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral wake catering in Firle?
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Towns and villages near Firle
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FAQs for Firle
Is Firle too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Firle?
Glynde station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Firle?
Yes, Firle is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards