East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Gun Hill
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Gun Hill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Gun Hill
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Gun Hill is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near Gun Hill
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and life celebrations.
Near Gun Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Gun Hill (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near Gun Hill
What else we do in Gun Hill
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Gun Hill
The family can spend time with guests.
Whatever the occasion in Gun Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Gun Hill questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Gun Hill close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
After a funeral in Gun Hill
Gun Hill is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Gun Hill? We cover the whole area. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Gun Hill to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Gun Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across TN21. Other places close to Gun Hill we cover include Hale Green (1 mile west), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Horam (2 miles north-east) and Lions Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.1 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away