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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hollingrove, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Hollingrove and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral wake catering in Hollingrove
Funeral wake catering in Hollingrove, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We serve halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Hollingrove, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Hollingrove. For a summer wake in Hollingrove, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hollingrove: halls, homes and travel
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Hollingrove? We cover the whole area. Hollingrove is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hollingrove to Brighton (25 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hollingrove, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in TN32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hollingrove, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Questions from Hollingrove
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Hollingrove?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We’ll handle the rest.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Hollingrove hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hollingrove?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Whatever the occasion in Hollingrove, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards