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Hog Roast for a Wake in Houghton Green, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Houghton Green.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Houghton Green
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Houghton Green, slow-roasted on site
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For memorial gatherings and home wakes, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
In rural Houghton Green, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Houghton Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
After a service at The Parish Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
Nearby places to Houghton Green
Other occasions in Houghton Green
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
After a funeral in Houghton Green
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Houghton Green for wakes and the places nearby. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Houghton Green to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Rye station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Houghton Green is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in TN31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover wakes in Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Houghton Green includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Houghton Green get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Houghton Green
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Houghton Green
Which station is closest to Houghton Green?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards