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Hog Roast for a Wake in Forest Row, East Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Forest Row? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Forest Row
For event organisers in Forest Row
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
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.
How our funeral wake catering works in Forest Row
After a funeral in Forest Row, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In Forest Row, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Forest Row
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Forest Row. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Forest Row; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Forest Row, we also cover Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For a summer wake in Forest Row, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Forest Row
Which station is closest to Forest Row?
East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Forest Row from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
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’ll bring the rest.
Where the roaster can go in Forest Row
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Forest Row
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. 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 will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Forest Row
More for events in Forest Row
Planning the wake in Forest Row
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Forest Row, such as:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, East Grinstead station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Add chicken as an alternative.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards