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Funeral Wake Catering in Hamsey
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Hamsey? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Hamsey
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Funeral wake catering in Hamsey, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. We are often asked to cater wakes at home and gatherings after scattering ashes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In rural Hamsey, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hamsey
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hamsey and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
Local halls and clubs near Hamsey can host a wake if home is too small.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Also in Hamsey
Arranging a wake in Hamsey
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hamsey and the surrounding area. Hamsey is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hamsey to Brighton (7 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Cooksbridge station is about 0.8 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Hamsey; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Hamsey we cover include Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hamsey include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Hamsey include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Other local spots include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer evenings in Hamsey stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Hamsey: your questions answered
How far is Hamsey from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Is Hamsey too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you cover Hamsey?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Hamsey
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- 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.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away