East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Glynde
Funeral wake catering in Glynde: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
Book a hog roast in Glynde
Funeral wake catering near Glynde
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and ashes ceremonies, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
Near Glynde, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Glynde (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Glynde
Could you cook in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Glynde hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Glynde: halls, homes and travel
Glynde is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Glynde suit a hog roast. Glynde is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Glynde to Brighton (9 miles away).
A club or hall near Glynde gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Glynde: Glynde station. Glynde is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the BN8 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Lacys Hill and Ranscombe Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Glyndebourne (1 mile north), Firle (1 mile south-east), Ashton Green (2 miles north), Ringmer (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Seaford (6 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Glynde includes Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Nearby schools include Firle Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles south-east) and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Trevor Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (1.4 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask about china.
Who books funeral wake catering in Glynde?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Whatever the occasion in Glynde, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in Glynde, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Glynde
Other occasions in Glynde
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Glynde, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards