East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Iford
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Iford? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Iford
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Funeral wake catering in Iford, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Iford happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For church and village hall wakes and remembrance days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a wake near Iford, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Iford (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Other occasions in Iford
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Iford
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Iford, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Wake catering near Iford
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Iford suit a hog roast. Iford is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover.
After a service at St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Iford is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Iford is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in BN7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Iford we cover include Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Schools near Iford include Priory School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Juggs Arms Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Kingston Urban (1.2 miles north)
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. For a summer wake in Iford, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Iford
Is Iford too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Why choose a hog roast in Iford?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Iford?
Alternatives are available.
In Iford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Iford may suit.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards