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Funeral Wake Catering for Glyndebourne
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Glyndebourne and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Glyndebourne
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china.
Funeral wake catering in Glyndebourne, carved to order
Wake catering across Glyndebourne and East Sussex, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s family meals after a funeral and wakes in village halls, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In rural Glyndebourne, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Glyndebourne (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Glyndebourne
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Occasions we serve in Glyndebourne
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Glyndebourne, such as:
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
Wakes in Glyndebourne: venues and practical details
Glyndebourne is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Glyndebourne for wakes and the places nearby. Glyndebourne is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
A club or hall near Glyndebourne gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Glynde station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Glyndebourne is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Glynde (1 mile south), Ashton Green (1 mile north-east), Ringmer (1 mile north), Cliffe (2 miles west) and Firle (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north) and Uckfield (7 miles north).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.5 miles west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Southerham Farm and Cliffe Hill.
- Schools near Glyndebourne include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (1.3 miles north) and Science and Technology Policy Research (1.3 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (1.1 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Glyndebourne, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away