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Funeral Wake Catering for Hale Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Hale Green.
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Hale Green
About our funeral wake catering in Hale Green
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. For memorial events and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Hale Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Hale Green (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Hale Green
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Hale Green get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the wake in Hale Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
After a service at The Parish Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hale Green
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Hale Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you come to Hale Green?
Yes, Hale Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Places near Hale Green
More for events in Hale Green
Wake catering near Hale Green
Hale Green is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Hale Green for wakes. Hale Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hale Green to Brighton (16 miles away).
Hale Green is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Hale Green we cover include Gun Hill (1 mile east), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles north) and Horam (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hale Green include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells Public House (0.8 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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