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Hog Roast for a Wake in Flowers Green, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Flowers Green.
- Wakes at a local club
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
A hog roast near Flowers Green
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Funeral wake catering in Flowers Green, carved to order
Wake catering across Flowers Green and East Sussex, wherever the family gathers. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and memorial events, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Flowers Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Flowers Green (BN27)
- Area hub
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Flowers Green, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Flowers Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Also near Flowers Green
What else we do in Flowers Green
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Arranging a wake in Flowers Green
Flowers Green is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Flowers Green is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Flowers Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Flowers Green to Brighton (20 miles away).
After a service at Herstmonceux Free Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in BN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Chapel Row (1 mile north), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile south-east) and Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (0.6 miles north)
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Flowers Green hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Who books funeral wake catering in Flowers Green?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Flowers Green:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Pevensey Bay station is about 4.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Flowers Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Flowers Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Flowers Green from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards