East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Iden
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Iden.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Iden
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How our funeral wake catering works in Iden
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Whether it is hall gatherings after a service and one-year memorials, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Iden, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Iden (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Iden?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Iden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Wake catering near Iden
Iden is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Iden and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 2 miles south. The coast is within about 3 miles of Iden, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Parkwood, Elmsmead and Grove Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Iden we cover include Houghton Green (1 mile south-east), Playden (1 mile south), Rye Foreign (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (2 miles south-east) and Rye (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (12 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.1 miles south) and Ypres Tower (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood.
- Local schools include Rye College (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Also in Iden
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Iden by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Iden
Which station is closest to Iden?
Rye station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you come to Iden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Iden and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Travel to Iden
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- 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