East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Flackley Ash
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Flackley Ash.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Flackley Ash
How our funeral wake catering works in Flackley Ash
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include scattering-of-ashes gatherings and pub and club wakes, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Near Flackley Ash, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Flackley Ash (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
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After a funeral in Flackley Ash
Flackley Ash is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Flackley Ash. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Flackley Ash is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We cater wakes across TN31. For wakes just outside Flackley Ash, we cover Peasmarsh (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles west), Udimore (3 miles south), Cock Marling (3 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Flackley Ash includes Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (under half a mile south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Flackley Ash
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Rye station, roughly 3 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
For event organisers in Flackley Ash
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. In winter, it is dark in Flackley Ash by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Flackley Ash questions
Which station is closest to Flackley Ash?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 3 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Normally. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards