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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hampden Park, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hampden Park and across East Sussex.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Hampden Park
Funeral wake catering in Hampden Park, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings at the family home, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Around Hampden Park, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Hampden Park (BN22, BN21, BN23)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Hampden Park: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hampden Park?
Hampden Park station, in Hampden Park itself.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-December sunset in Hampden Park is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hampden Park, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Hampden Park
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Hampden Park most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
With the A22 and A2280 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Hampden Park.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Hampden Park
What else we do in Hampden Park
After a funeral in Hampden Park
Hampden Park is about 1 mile north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Hampden Park suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hampden Park to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Hampden Park station serves Hampden Park directly. For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Hampden Park is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hampden Park, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in BN22, BN21 and BN23, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Port Road, Court Road and Brand Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A22 and A2280, Hampden Park is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Eastbourne (1 mile south-east), Ratton Village (1 mile west), Upperton (2 miles south), Old Town (2 miles south) and Jevington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Pevensey Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Local schools include The Eastbourne Academy (0.5 miles north-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards