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Hog Roast for a Wake in Five Ash Down, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Five Ash Down.
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near Five Ash Down
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
How our funeral wake catering works in Five Ash Down
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include church and village hall wakes and home wakes, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Five Ash Down, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Five Ash Down
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In Five Ash Down and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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Common questions in Five Ash Down
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Five Ash Down?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you come to Five Ash Down?
Yes, Five Ash Down is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Five Ash Down is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Five Ash Down
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Five Ash Down
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Five Ash Down
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wakes in Five Ash Down are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Five Ash Down to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Five Ash Down is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Five Ash Down, we cover High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Five Ash Down include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Five Ash Down include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away