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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hooe Common, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Hooe Common and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Hooe Common
Funeral wake catering near Hooe Common
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads for your guests.
In rural Hooe Common, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Hooe Common (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Hooe Common
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Hooe Common, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Cooden Beach station, about 2.6 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Where the roaster can go in Hooe Common
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Hooe Common
Also in Hooe Common
Arranging a wake in Hooe Common
Hooe Common is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Hooe Common is well within our area for wakes. Hooe Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hooe Common to Brighton (24 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN33 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Russell's Green (1 mile north-east), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Ninfield (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles west) and St Leonards (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer wake in Hooe Common, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Hooe Common questions
How far is Hooe Common from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Hooe Common?
Cooden Beach station, about 2.6 miles south of the centre.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
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.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away