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Hog Roast for a Wake in Holywell, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Holywell.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Holywell
Funeral wake catering in Holywell, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Holywell is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and family get-togethers after a service, with rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
In Holywell, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Holywell (BN20, BN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- One contact on the day
- A safe distance from the hall
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Holywell
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Also near Holywell
Also in Holywell
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask about china.
Holywell questions
Can you do a hog roast in Gildrege Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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 will follow the site rules.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Holywell
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Autumn and winter afternoons in Holywell get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Holywell
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Holywell, such as:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Wakes in Holywell: venues and practical details
Holywell is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Holywell. Holywell is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Eastbourne station, about 1.2 miles north, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Holywell; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 2 miles of Holywell.
Wakes anywhere in BN20 and BN21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Mount Road, Cliff Road and Denton Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Holywell we cover include Meads (1 mile north-west), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Holywell include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Roedean Moira House (0.6 miles north-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
What affects the price in Holywell
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Site access
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away